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France/Germany/United States : CNCTR annual report, NASA and the US intelligence community, MAD managerial pick, French embassy in Tokyo

Intelligence Online - Mon, 24/06/2024 - 06:00
France - French security services watchdog skips Elysée annual report handoverThe French national commission for the control of intelligence techniques
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Armenia/Moldova/Netherlands/United Kingdom/United States : Security consultants flock to help Kyiv, Yerevan and Chisinau aim for NATO and EU membership

Intelligence Online - Mon, 24/06/2024 - 06:00
US consultancy Culmen International is sorting through applicants for a Yerevan-based consultant as part of a contract to adapt Armenia's
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France : NATO's subtle snub to Élysée Palace's space projects

Intelligence Online - Mon, 24/06/2024 - 06:00
Isar Aerospace is developing a low-cost European micro-launch vehicle to compete with existing French systems.
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Lockheed Delivered 2,700th Hercules | Congress OKs Israel F-15 Sale | Romania Will Get 54 K9 Howitzers

Defense Industry Daily - Fri, 21/06/2024 - 06:00
Americas Lockheed Martin has achieved a significant milestone in tactical airlift with the delivery of the 2,700th C-130 Hercules aircraft. This landmark aircraft, a KC-130J Super Hercules tanker variant, joins the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252) stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Notably, this delivery coincides with the C-130’s 70th anniversary of first flight this year, further highlighting the enduring legacy of this versatile military transport aircraft. The C-130 Hercules, first introduced in 1954, has become a ubiquitous workhorse in military aviation circles. Renowned for its unmatched versatility and rugged performance, the C-130 operates in over 70 countries, supporting a diverse array of missions ranging from troop transport and cargo delivery to aerial assault and medical evacuation. The US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is asking industry partners to provide a kinetic defeat solution for medium-sized hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS).  According to a solicitation published earlier this week, the expected counter-UAS solution should integrate with various naval platforms to support expeditious deployment. It should also be compatible with existing sensors and combat systems onboard US Navy vessels. Middle East & Africa The White House has convinced two key Democrats on Capitol Hill to […]
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India/Pakistan/United Kingdom : The Oriental Club, London: the colourful private members society where internationalists from east and west share secrets

Intelligence Online - Fri, 21/06/2024 - 06:00
It is not unusual, at the Oriental Club, a private members club set back from London's busy Bond Street, to see a serving Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician taking tea beneath a portrait of Warren Hastings, the 18th-century British colonialist
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Ireland/Italy : Italian-Irish Octostar looks to establish its data fusion in Europe

Intelligence Online - Fri, 21/06/2024 - 06:00
Octostar, a young Italian-Irish company, attracted some intrigued onlookers during its participation in the European edition of the ISS World
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China/Malaysia/Singapore : Malaysia's monarch battles with Chinese groups for control of strategic rail links to Johor Bahru

Intelligence Online - Fri, 21/06/2024 - 06:00
Intelligence Online is able to reveal the names of the three consortia selected by Malaysian state body MyHSR for the
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Azerbaijan/France : France's DGSE caught off guard by Azerbaijani disinformation campaign

Intelligence Online - Fri, 21/06/2024 - 06:00
Russia, Turkey and China were under surveillance as potential instigators of disinformation operations, but France was not expecting to run
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France : Former Risk & Co security veterans regroup at My Protection Hub

Intelligence Online - Fri, 21/06/2024 - 06:00
Following in the footsteps of French corporate intelligence giant ADIT, which has been active in Iraq via its new set
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ECMAN’s Manual Neutralisation Techniques’ Exercise concludes in Austria

EDA News - Thu, 20/06/2024 - 11:47

The European Centre for Manual Neutralisation Capabilities (ECMAN) has successfully concluded an intense two-week exercise dedicated specifically for MNT (Manual Neutralization Techniques) operators. The EUROPEAN GUARDIAN 2024 exercise gathered 14 MNT operators from the army, air force, navy and special police units from Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Ireland and Italy.

Manual neutralisation techniques are the most advanced improvised device disposal proficiencies, which enable experienced and specially trained operators to access, diagnose, and manually dispose of hazardous material. These tactics, techniques and procedures need to be applied where the use of regular explosive ordnance procedures or of energetic weapons are inappropriate, and manual improvised explosive devices’ neutralisation capabilities are the last resort.

During the two-week course, operators were confronted with sophisticated improvised explosive devices (IEDs). These IEDs were embedded in realistic scenarios based on past, current and potential operations at home and abroad, including minor CBRN incidents. The aim of this Field Training, which culminated in a live exercise was to maintain and further improve the skills and techniques of the trained operators and thereby meet the national and international requirements of the participating nations in dealing with complex IEDs, which may also contain CBRN payloads.

Distinguished Visitor’s Day – Staying one step ahead

The Commander of the Austrian Logistics School, Brigadier General Stefan Lampl, and the Director ECMAN, Colonel Jürgen Pirolt, welcomed all guests and invited them to experience first-hand what an MNT operator is capable of, during the distinguished visitor’s day on June 4 in Vienna.

EDA, which is responsible for the ECMAN project, was represented by the Director of the Capabilities, Armament and Planning Directorate, Stefano Cont, who took the opportunity to share his thoughts on the ECMAN project with the participating guests. In particular, he emphasised that “ECMAN is a visible product of each country's commitment to multinational cooperation. It enhances operational capability through training in the procedures and techniques used in the manual neutralization of complex IEDs.”

Looking at lessons from Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, Director Cont stated that C-IEDs are more relevant than ever in recent history and encouraged the Director ECMAN, on behalf of the entire project, to continue all efforts to train these sophisticated MNT operators and explore new techniques and procedures to always stay one step ahead.

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France/United States : Franco-American space intelligence cooperation held up by political uncertainty on both sides

Intelligence Online - Thu, 20/06/2024 - 06:00
With France busy with the parliamentary elections due to take place on 30 June and the United States already focused on its November presidential elections, a decision on the thorny question of the formation of an alliance between the two
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Armenia/European Union/United States : EU's 'Going Dark' report, Addevice moves into security, Michael Weigand leaves Shift5

Intelligence Online - Thu, 20/06/2024 - 06:00
Brussels - EU police data access report pushes for cooperation with messaging platforms over intrusionThe EU Council's High-Level Group (HLG)
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UAE : Aviation strategy : Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktoum tries to maintain Dubai hegemony in face of Abu Dhabi competition

Intelligence Online - Thu, 20/06/2024 - 06:00
The ongoing relocation of the maintenance activities of Emirates airline, a subsidiary of the Emirates Group which is owned by
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United Kingdom : How Labour plans to reform parliamentary oversight of intelligence in UK

Intelligence Online - Thu, 20/06/2024 - 06:00
According to Intelligence Online sources, the United Kingdom's likely future premier, Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, has welcomed a plan
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Azerbaijan/United States : Former Utah Congressman inks lobbying deal with Azerbaijan

Intelligence Online - Thu, 20/06/2024 - 06:00
Former Utah Congressman Chris Stewart's new lobbying firm has joined forces with the government of Azerbaijan, as it seeks to
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Winners Announced for EDA Research, Technology, and Innovation Papers Award 2024

EDA News - Wed, 19/06/2024 - 16:23

The European Defence Agency (EDA) is delighted to announce the three winners of its Research, Technology, and Innovation Papers Award 2024. This year, the competition focused on innovative technologies, processes, and applications for enhanced future defence capabilities. The three winners were presented with their awards at Eurosatory in Paris by EDA Research, Technology and Innovation Director, Nathalie Guichard. 

EDA’s award seeks to increase the visibility and impact of tomorrows innovators and aims to promote and support the work of early career researchers by introducing their work to the defence community, stimulate engagement of innovators to widen their access to emerging and potentially disruptive research, and identify areas in which additional investment is needed to address future defence capability needs. Each of the three prize presented their papers at a dedicated EDA event hosted at the Eurosatory Innovation Lab, which is the dedicated area of the exhibition dedicated to start-ups and young innovators. 

“With this initiative EDA supports young talents with the aim to retain unique skills in the defence and security sectors”, said Nathalie Guichard at the event. “This is the second edition of this award, set up in the context of the Hub for European Defence Innovation (HEDI), and we have seen an increasing interest from academia in competing at European level which is a sign of the thriving R&T ecosystem in Europe.

And the winners are:

- Michele MAESTRINI from the POLITECNICO DI MILANO for a paper titled “SPACEGUARD: How space law enforcement can enhance space security through comprehensive monitoring and response to threats” - award collected by co-author Niccolo’ FARACO. 

- Isabel CARNOTO AMAT, from the University Carlos III of Madrid for a paper titled “Towards small object detection in space: photonic integrated quantum illumination”.

- Giulio MEUCCI from the National Inter-University Consortium for Telecommunications for a paper titled “AI-generated threats to maritime navigation using deceptive ISAR images”. 

Abstracts

SpaceGuard: How Space Law Enforcement can Enhance Space Security through Comprehensive Monitoring and Response to Threats

"SpaceGuard: How Space Law Enforcement can Enhance Space Security through Comprehensive Monitoring and Response to Threats" by Michele Maestrini and colleagues proposes an innovative solution for space law enforcement. 

The paper addresses the need for robust monitoring and response capabilities to manage the growing threats from unknown and potentially hostile space objects. SpaceGuard integrates guidance, navigation, and capabilities identification modules to inspect and characterize these objects autonomously. 

The approach leverages existing technologies from Active Debris Removal (ADR) and On-Orbit Servicing (OOS), aiming to enhance space security and resilience. The dual-use nature of the technology also opens commercial opportunities, potentially positioning the EU as a leader in space security and commercial space services   


AI-Generated Threats to Maritime Navigation using Deceptive ISAR Images
The paper "AI-Generated Threats to Maritime Navigation using Deceptive ISAR Images" by Giulio Meucci, Francesco Mancuso, and Alessandro Cantelli-Forti explores the vulnerabilities of ship radar systems to cyber-attacks. Specifically, it examines how Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) can be used to create fake Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) images that closely resemble real targets. 

This technique can manipulate radar data, causing navigational problems such as collisions or delays by presenting false images of ships or objects. The study highlights the significant risks posed by such cyber threats, especially by Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), which are sophisticated, long-term attacks often backed by state actors. 

The research underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures in maritime operations to counter these potential threats.
 
Towards Small Object Detection in Space: Photonic Integrated Quantum Illumination
In "Towards Small Object Detection in Space: Photonic Integrated Quantum Illumination," Isabel Carnoto Amat and her colleagues present a novel approach for detecting faint space debris and small satellites using quantum illumination. 

The proposed system leverages a Photonic Integrated whispering gallery mode resonator utilising thin film lithium niobate technology. This resonator serves as an entanglement source and frequency upconversion stage, designed for space applications due to its reduced size, weight, and power consumption. 

The paper discusses the potential of quantum technologies to enhance detection capabilities by improving sensitivity and reducing noise levels. Although the technology is not yet mature for immediate deployment, the authors emphasize its promising future in providing comprehensive coverage and increased reliability for space debris detection.
 
About HEDI 
The EDA Research, Technology, and Innovation Papers Award is done under the ‘’umbrella’’ of HEDI (Hub for EU Defence Innovation), which is the new platform for innovation, led by EDA, that was established in March 2022 as an action derived from "Strategic Compass for EU Defence and Security’’.

HEDI has the objective of fostering innovative technological solutions following a systemic approach towards cutting-edge military capabilities. Furthermore, HEDI serves as a platform to stimulate and facilitate cooperation on defence innovation while ensuring synergies with related European Commission activities, notably the EU defence innovation scheme, coherence of output with NATO innovation and other EU Defence Innovation organizations.
 

 

 

 
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Lockheed And Rheinmetall Introduced GMARS | Belgium To Procure H145M | Philippine Ship Collided With Chinese Vessel

Defense Industry Daily - Wed, 19/06/2024 - 06:00
Americas Progeny Systems won an $11.9 million modification to exercise options to provide engineering and technical support including modernizing Virginia Class Block I/II submarines to include the common weapon launcher. Work will be performed in Manassas, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by July 2026. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, DC, is the contracting activity. Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have introduced the product of their year-long collaboration: the Global Mobile Artillery Rocket System (GMARS). Unveiled at Eurosatory 2024 in Paris, the highly-mobile missile artillery system leverages Rheinmetall’s renowned HX 8×8 truck and Lockheed’s two-pod multiple rocket launcher. It can fire a variety of combat-proven weapons, such as the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) family of munitions, the long-range Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), and the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). Middle East & Africa Missiles launched by Hezbollah hit an Israeli defense factory last week, according to the Lebanon-based militant group. The Plasan firm makes vehicle-protection products and components, and it also operates factories in France and the United States. The company reports that a large majority of its wares are exported to the US military. Middle East & Africa The Kingdom of Belgium has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters to […]
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United States : Opposition research firms flourish ahead of US elections

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/06/2024 - 06:00
Opposition research firms are lining up to provide their services as the 2024 election season moves up a gear. However, while the Democratic party relies on established firms with prior experience, the Republican party has leaned on several unknown companies
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France : DGSI launches tests for future open source investigation platform

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/06/2024 - 06:00
The French domestic intelligence agency DGSI is currently testing products for use in its new open source intelligence (OSINT) platform
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UAE/Vietnam : Promoter of Russian energy interests in Hanoi looks towards Gulf

Intelligence Online - Wed, 19/06/2024 - 06:00
Sovico chairman Nguyen Thanh Hung, who has long represented Russian oil interests in Vietnam (IO, 03/11/22), is prospecting energetically in
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