Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
US corporate intelligence thrives in Kyiv despite Trump's shock announcements

United Kingdom
Coretech supplies zero day research data to British intelligence

Alex Church, a former technical director at British cybersecurity firm Context Information Security, now heads two vulnerability research companies, one of which, Coretech, works for the British intelligence services.

Ukraine
Ark Robotics plays key coordination role in Donbas drone war

Ukrainian start-up Ark Robotics is quietly deploying its latest drone data fusion software among Ukraine's special forces. That software is vital for the coordination of battlefield drone missions.

The Intelligence Gazette
DGSI and transnational repression, Signal and US diplomats in Kyiv, DGSE flooded with CVs, Xi Jinping culls bonuses

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

FranceDGSI fights transnational repression in five languages

United StatesUS Embassy in Kyiv slammed for use of Signal

FranceDGSE wades through 900 CVs a week to fill vacancies

ChinaXi Jinping pulls rug on finance, tech and defence bonuses

Ukraine, United States
US shadow networks of supplies to Kyiv hindered since Trump's return to power

Informal networks of American military support for Ukraine have been thwarted by Donald Trump's return to the White House. For the time being, only the CIA's channels remain unaffected.

Estonia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
British private spies angle for Ukraine reconstruction opportunities

A number of consultants specialised in private security and corporate intelligence in Ukraine are also positioning themselves for contracts to rebuild the country. They include current and former executives of UK firm Audere.

Australia, United Kingdom
CT Group suffers brain drain after media and legal exposure

In three separate lawsuits, doubts have been cast as to the authenticity of bank statements, database excerpts and real estate estimates that CT Group provided to its lawyers. Now, weeks later, the company's senior executives are leaving in droves.

Ukraine, United States
US to dispatch new defence consultants to Ukraine

In the run-up to the US presidential election, minds are turning to potential peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. But the Pentagon remains committed to advising its Ukrainian partner and encouraging joint ventures between American defence companies and local firms.

Georgia, United States
Pentagon contractors return to Georgia, on the front line against Russia

With funding from the Pentagon, US defence services groups are gradually returning to Tbilisi, in line with the boosting of bilateral military cooperation. Georgia's reawakening could change the situation in the Caucasus vis-à-vis Russia.

Europe, United States
Military intelligence supplier Mission Essential is back

The veteran provider of analysts and linguists to the Defense Intelligence Agency is back in business thanks to the United States' support to Ukraine, after a lull following the US withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan.

France, Qatar, Ukraine
ADIT maps big year ahead, from DCI takeover to Ukraine rebuild

ADIT CEO Philippe Caduc has grand plans for the coming year: lock in its acquisition of Défense Conseil International, double the group's turnover and be part of the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Ukraine
Western private operators help reshape Ukraine's military industrial conglomerate

Ukroboronprom has turned to experts and consultants that have Washington's and Brussels' approval to help it restructure.

Ukraine, United States
Corporate intelligence firm COSA increases its footprint in the defence sector

Eager to obtain contracts with defence industry clients, Kyiv-based consulting firm COSA has been leading a dedicated working group at the US-Ukraine Business Council, created shortly after the beginning of the war to facilitate military purchases from the West.

Spotlight | Russia, Ukraine, United States
Kyiv and Washington coordinate future sanctions against Moscow

A group of senior officials, lobbyists, academics, activists, investigators and communications experts are drawing up lists of potential targets for US sanctions against Russia, as well as promoting new international political reprisals.

Ukraine, United States
Consultants appointed to boost Arizona-sponsored American University of Kyiv

The institution backed by Arizona State University has called on a number of consultants with Ukrainian and US investment backgrounds to ensure its successful launch.