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United States
Florida-based spyware company tied to ex-NSA head closes its doors

Defense Prime Inc, also known as Palm Beach Networks, has been staffed by veterans of Israeli spyware firm NSO Group, as well as a former NSA boss. The low profile firm recently dissolved its Florida operations and its executives have moved their business activities to Spain.

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US agencies hiring, Élysée Palace foreign unit changes, Vietnam PM post between two, PNAT loses in court

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

United StatesMajor agencies resume gradual recruitment

FranceGulf ambassador gears up for Élysée Palace post

VietnamPower struggle for PM position

FranceCourt overturns refusal to grant clearance to PNAT contract worker

United States
Lobbying firm close to Trump capitalises on critical minerals interest

Two ex-Trump associates have entered the critical minerals sector through their lobbying firm, Javelin Advisors. Their knowledge of the US administration helps their clients, from Nebraska to Pakistan.

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NSA head's confirmation, Syrian spymaster's sister, DGSI and Tracfin in Corsica, CCP eyes European talents, Comcyber-MI exit

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

United StatesEnd to NSA's interim period in sight

SyriaSister of Syrian spy chief no longer in prison

FranceTracfin and DGSI mobilised to tackle organised crime in Corsica

ChinaCCP targets hiring of European experts

FranceStart-up Flowdesk pinches from Comcyber-MI

United States
‘Refuse illegal orders': Behind Democrats' appeal, early signs of an intelligence upheaval under Trump

Within the American intelligence services, the numerous departures of experienced personnel have led to increased vulnerability for those who remain, in an uncertain legal climate.

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Paris Club's Madrid meet, fired NSA ace joins CFR, cut in French intel's 2026 budget, China's retrospective scrutiny turns to PLA

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

SpainEuropean spy chiefs hold Madrid get-together

United StatesSacked by NSA, artificial intelligence whiz bounces back at think tank

FranceSpecial funding for intelligence down for 2026 budget

ChinaAfter Rocket Force, retrospective checks for PLA

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École de Guerre's first Fijian, White House's increased cyber, French sovereignty files scrutinised, US doubts Asian allies

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FijiFranco-Fijian agreement on display at École de Guerre

United StatesThe White House expands its cyber office

FranceParliament's intelligence watchdog scrutinises sovereignty files

ChinaWashington's doubts regarding its Asian allies

United States
Intelligence officials and industry leaders bet on AI to thwart China

This year's Intelligence and National Security Summit gave leading public and private officials a chance to discuss how AI will be key in combatting Chinese influence operations.