Surveillance & Interception

Australia
US AI-driven drone champion prospecting in Canberra

US defence tech firm Shield AI, a pioneer in the use of artificial intelligence models for operating UAVs, is looking to sell its solutions to the Australian armed forces.

United States
Albedo gives Washington edge in ultra-high resolution satellite imaging race

With real or imagined pressure from China a hot topic in Washington, the launch of Albedo's Clarity-1 satellite via SpaceX's Transporter 13 mission on 15 March has propelled the US forward in the race for very high resolution Earth observation imagery.

France
French cybersecurity expert ChapsVision in interception platform lobbying offensive

With French judicial authorities toughening their stance, cybersecurity expert ChapsVision has stepped up its lobbying to try to make it easier to circumvent the PNIJ interception platform. So far, to no avail.

Ukraine
Aerobavovna balloons provide vital relay as Ukraine retreats from Kursk

Ukrainian aerostat maker Aerobavovna has urgently mobilised teams to deploy balloons that can provide secure communications to retreating Kyiv forces as they come under intense jamming and interception attacks from Moscow.

Israel
Israel's NSO Group back to lobbying Congress

Israeli spyware company NSO Group has teamed up with Washington-based firm Vogel Group to lobby Congress on its behalf.

Italy
Negg wins Italian cyber intelligence contracts after Paragon exposed

Italian cyber intelligence firm Negg is aiming to become the provider of choice for Rome's cyber offensive contracts. The Italian government lost its preferred contractor in the field, Paragon Solutions, after it was publicly exposed earlier this year.

The Tech Times
Quantum Systems, MTG Dolphin in Sofia, Patria's drones

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

KyivGerman Quantum Systems tests AI-powered acoustic drone sensors

VarnaBulgarian navy trials first drone boats in Black Sea

HelsinkiFinnish special forces try out Patria's FPV drones

Vietnam
Hanoi picks North American cyber sleuths over long-standing provider

Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security has dropped its long-serving cyber intelligence provider, Israeli group Cellebrite, but is still allocating large budgets as it continues to pursue its cyber crackdown.

Japan, Ukraine
Tokyo ready to increase its support for Ukrainian intelligence

Japan is secretive about its backing for Ukraine but recent talks indicate that it is ready to do more for the country in terms of intelligence, particularly if the US again withdraws its support.

France, Poland, Ukraine
MSP Inntech, a discreet player in the Polish drone war in Ukraine

Polish firm MSP Inntech is delivering its latest tactical drones and loitering munitions to specialised Ukrainian units, unofficially backed by Warsaw. The military aid is proving invaluable after the US stopped supplying its Switchblade drones.

Vietnam
Hanoi digs deep to fund geospatial imagery needs

Vietnam's geospatial intelligence needs are growing, but its military is having to buy images from foreign operators. In the long term, Hanoi hopes to acquire its own optical satellite.

The Tech Times
CILAS lasers in Ukraine, Tyonek to train USAF cyber-specialists, French MPs question future of intercepts platform

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

KyivCILAS to take on Moscow's Shaheds

San AntonioTyonek Technical Services to train USAF cyber-specialists

ParisPNIJ interception platform under fire in parliament