Defence`s Feeds

Emirati defence conglomerate EDGE Group's shipyard, Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB), unveiled its first Falaj 3-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV), [...]

Following Intelligence Online's revelations about the arrest of a number of cyber specialists in Dubai (IO, 03/02/25, 04/02/25 and 26/02/25), more [...]

Americas The US Navy Reserve’s KC-130T Hercules fleet, upgraded with the NP2000 propeller system, is now cleared to aerially refuel a significantly wider range of aircraft across the carrier airwing following envelope expansion testing at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) which concluded in early 2025. Originally, the KC-130T aircraft were primarily used for cargo missions. However, recognising the increasing need to refuel more assets in the air, the Navy initiated a project to regain aerial refuelling capabilities across the fleet. Kira AAR Logistics Services JV LLC has been awarded a contract worth up to $98 million to provide in-flight training for Naval Aviators on the E-6B Mercury aircraft. The work will be done in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and is expected to be completed by March 2027. This training supports the Navy’s efforts to maintain pilot proficiency and is crucial for the E-6B’s strategic communications and airborne command post missions. The contract was not competitively bid, and funds will be allocated as specific orders are issued. Middle East & Africa Arab leaders gathered in Cairo to discuss an alternative plan for rebuilding Gaza, opposing US President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal. The summit aimed to present a comprehensive vision […]

According to Intelligence Online sources, the French defence attaché in Islamabad, Jérôme Mancel, visited arms manufacturer Daudsons Armoury factories in Peshawar in early February. More than just a courtesy call, the visit was to find out about the Pakistani firm's [...]

Engineers from the Armenian defence ministry's armament and technical support department have for the last few weeks been testing new [...]

France's equivalent to the US Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) is set to become operational in July, Intelligence Online has [...]

Americas The US military is looking for new ways to navigate without using GPS. A company called Xona might have a good solution. Xona just got $4.6 million from the Air Force to show how their navigation system could help the military. Xona’s system, called PULSAR, uses small satellites that orbit close to Earth. It can help with navigation when GPS doesn’t work or when someone is trying to block GPS signals. Saab has secured a contract to equip the Colombian Navy’s new frigate with advanced systems. The deal includes Saab’s 9LV Combat Management System, 9LV Fire Control System, and cutting-edge sensors and radars like the Ceros 200 radar and Sea Giraffe 4A radars. The frigate will be built by Colombian shipbuilder COTECMAR, with Damen Naval providing engineering and technical support. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2030. This project is part of Colombia’s efforts to modernize its naval capabilities and develop its maritime industry. Middle East & Africa Israel said Sunday that it was suspending the entry of supplies into Gaza, with deadly attacks reported in the territory after it and Hamas hit an impasse over how to proceed with their fragile ceasefire. As the 42-day first phase […]

On 25 February, officers from the French financial crime brigade, the Office Central de Lutte contre la Corruption et les [...]

In late January, Nicolas Lerner, the head of France's foreign intelligence agency, the DGSE, travelled to Abidjan to meet with his Ivorian counterpart Vassiriki Traoré and other Ivorian security officials. That kind of real life situation could serve as inspiration [...]

The former chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania, Lulzim Basha, has signed a pro-bono lobbying agreement with Stryk Global [...]

France - National intelligence coordinator post not up for grabsIntelligence Online understands that Pascal Mailhos, 66, who was appointed head [...]

Rapidev is winning more and more contracts in Saudi Arabia. According to Intelligence Online sources, the Pakistani firm has sold [...]

With negotiations between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, on the one hand, and Volodymyr Zelensky, on the other, for a [...]

Americas Lockheed Martin won a $19.9 million contract for PATRIOT missile software support services. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work will be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, with an estimated completion date of March 31, 2028. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation, Army funds in the amount of $4,000,000 were obligated at the time of the award. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity. Airtronics LLC in Tucson, Arizona, has been awarded a $7,941,037 contract to overhaul UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter modulating valves. The Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, awarded the contract after receiving three bids online. Work locations and funding will be decided with each order, with an estimated completion date of February 27, 2030. The contract number is W58RGZ-25-D-0018. Middle East & Africa The US on Friday approved potential foreign military sales to Israel worth $3 billion, according to the State Department. The sales include munitions, guidance kits, and Caterpillar D9 bulldozers, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement. The agency stated that Secretary of State Marco Rubio determined an “emergency exists,” requiring the immediate sales to Israel, waiving the Congressional review requirement. The largest portion […]

The exact location of Djibouti-flagged MV Mirfak, IMO number 7605677, is unclear from vessel tracking sites. Most data providers say it left the port of Jeddah on 22 December last year - destination not disclosed. The reality, sources tell Intelligence Online, is that [...]

Chinese President Xi Jinping is stepping up his anti-corruption campaign within the People's Liberation Army (PLA). His efforts have met [...]

The legal battle between Onepoint and Accenture rages on. In 2022, the two consultancies jointly won part of the French [...]

Shipping and energy company Gulf Navigation Holding, which is owned by Theyab bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, will consider a valuation [...]

Intelligence Online can reveal that Finnish military intelligence has been testing airships from Finnish start-up Kelluu in the North Karelia [...]

The 6-Member SEDE delegation to the United Kingdom mission organised in close co-operation with AFET and INTA, was a very timely visit following the announcement by the President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to enhance strategic cooperation after their leaders’ meeting of 2 October 2024. The UK in particular has set out its ambition for an “enhanced EU-UK defence cooperation,” in light of Russia’s continuing war of aggression in Ukraine.
Location : London, United Kingdom
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