US Army

Germany, Russia, United States
SMX supplies Russian experts to US intelligence in Wiesbaden

Former US intelligence officers who have joined the private sector are lending their Russia know-how to US military intelligence in Wiesbaden, Germany.

United States
US Army tests HADES programme's new airborne intelligence capacities

HADES, the US Army's ISR programme, is entering final testing before deployment. The vital project will enhance intelligence-gathering on Russia's military presence in Ukraine.

Europe, United States
Booz Allen Hamilton provides US Army's German base with intelligence experts on Europe and Africa

Among the small pool of US service providers in Germany is Booz Allen Hamilton, which contracts experts in intelligence and influence operations for the US Army. The US command is also boosting its Africa-focused operations there.

Spotlight | Europe, United States
Yorktown Systems Group recruits intelligence reinforcements for US forces in Europe

Washington is looking to reinforce its intelligence-gathering capacity in Europe. A number of contractors are helping it to do so, including a firm which has been providing personnel for support teams based at US Army Europe and Africa headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany.

France, Saudi Arabia, United States
Scopa Industries tries to show its good faith in the US after courting China and Russia

Scopa Industries, which ran foul of the US authorities after it tried to set up partnerships with Russia and China, is aiming to get back into the US defence market, as illustrated by the non-binding agreement it has struck with European group Airbus.

Germany, Poland, United States
From Wiesbaden to a Polish NATO base, Washington beefs up military presence in Europe

The US military has increased its footprint on the continent by boosting its telecommunications networks in Germany and lately in Poland especially. Washington's efforts include bringing in more troops and reinforcing its infrastructure there.

Europe, Macedonia, United States
Ukraine war boosts General Dynamics' outlook in Eastern Europe

Eastern European governments seeking to re-arm their troops have taken an interest in some of the US military equipment being used in Ukraine. Just this month, North Macedonia's chief of defence staff went window-shopping in the US.

United States
DIA called to strengthen intelligence efforts against China

As part of efforts to step up the publication of intelligence, in accordance with the Biden administration's strategy, the US Senate has asked the DIA to produce a report on Chinese military spending.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen
Yemen's increasingly confident pro-Emirati STC launches influence campaign in Washington

Saudi Arabia has been lobbying in Washington to promote its vision for Yemen for a while. Now, the Southern Transitional Council, which has a growing footprint on the ground and a stronger presence in Yemen's legitimate governing entities, is also looking to ensure its voice is heard during the US-sponsored peace negotiations.

Ukraine
US veteran Matthew Parker supports specialised battalion of Ukrainian legion

The US private security provider and investigator, enlisted in Ukraine in a personal capacity, was one of the voices that pushed for the creation of a 4th battalion within the International Legion. The new unit will specialise in selecting and training instructors and troops for the rest of the foreign fighters corps.

United States
DARPA looks for vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems

The US Department of Defense's latest obsession, cyber-physical systems, contain physical components and cyber elements whose vulnerabilities could impact the physical world. Under its Faithful Integrated Reverse-Engineering and Exploitation programme, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is looking for tools able to secure those types of systems.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Aussie PI in Mauritius case, BPI's corporate intel platform, Mintz vs Kossoff, from Nardello to Merck, Barker takes over Minerva, Parker's Kyiv mission, Rud Pedersen in Ukraine

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we go to Sydney, New York, Paris, London, Kyiv, Largo and Copenhagen.

Sydney/New York The investigator chasing a ghost investor

Paris Public bank boosts export intelligence scope

New York Mintz still investigating Kossoff's downfall

New York Ex-Nardello CISO goes to Merck

London Former FTI Barker moves to intelligence with Strix Varia

Kyiv/Largo New Ukraine mission for US Army vet Parker

Kyiv/Copenhagen Danish lobbyist Rud Pedersen sets up shop in Ukraine

Ukraine, United States
Foundation brings US army vets and logistics experts to Kyiv

University and charity networks in Kyiv are bringing together professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. The latest to be approached is Ukraine's state protection chief.

United States
Legal clash between a UK investigative firm, a disgruntled ex-executive, an angry client and her lover has movie-calibre twists

London-based Conflict International filed a lawsuit in New York in late March asking the court to dismiss complaints against the firm from a former executive and a wealthy client. Meanwhile, the client's former paramour - whom she allegedly hired CI to smear - is suing the trio for $1.

United States
O'Neil Group carves niche in US cyber and space ecosystem

As part of its plans to expand its defence portfolio, the US private equity firm O'Neil Group has carved a special role for itself in the US Space Force and US Air Force's incubator programmes, giving it access to the most promising startups.

China, Saudi Arabia
Norinco enlists Riyadh consultants from Saudi defence ministry

With the Saudi defence industry in its sights, the Chinese defence giant Norinco hopes to ride the China-Saudi Arabia momentum to further its interests in Riyadh. To do so, it intends to widen its circle of local business partners.

The Tech Times
Tehtris shielded Macron, US cyber reserve plans, Ofer Kotler at Awz Ventures

From SIGINT to GEOINT and OSINT and a dose of cyber, each week we report on events both big and small that matter in the community of technical intelligence providers.

ParisTehtris put cyber shield around Emmanuel Macron's campaign

WashingtonCyber reserve returns to Congress

TorontoOfer Kotler joins Canadian-based fund Awz Ventures