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Albania, Estonia, United States
Defendec racks up deals with UN, Washington, with help from an Indian ex-hacking star and others

Border surveillance systems manufacturer Defendec has won a string of contracts with international organisations in the last few years, thanks to a colourful cohort of partners ranging from an Albanian medical equipment vendor to a big name in Indian cyber-intelligence.

China, United States
Guoanbu steers talks as China seeks path towards compromise on nuclear parity with US

In addition to the renewed engagement between Chinese and American academics after a five-year hiatus, the CCP wants to hold informal nuclear arms talks with the US. They could be a step towards new official discussions between the two.

The Intelligence Gazette
NSC's new China expert, GIGN's China Club chats, DHS-FBI relations issues, Vietnamese military intel changes loom

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

United States NSC picks ex-FT Beijing researcher as director for China

France GIGN boss to dine with Chinese Business Club

United States DHS slammed for cooperating with FBI

Vietnam Military intelligence management heading for change

Algeria, United States
Algeria set to cancel Raytheon's contract for spy planes

The US defence contractor has started telling its suppliers that the Algerian programme to supply three Gulfstream G550 aircraft equipped with ISR technology is to end. The operation has been plagued by delays.

China, Thailand
Thai military intelligence is China's best business ally in Bangkok

The political change taking place in Thailand as a result of Paetongtarn Shinawatra's appointment as prime minister should not change the country's defence spending habits. The Thai army, particularly its intelligence services, are expected to continue buying Chinese.

Spotlight | United States
The US National Intelligence Council, part 2: a constantly evolving, tight-knit institution

The NIC is little known, even within the US intelligence community, but is responsible for producing the most authoritative analyses in Washington. The forum brings together experts from all the US agencies and can adapt to political decision-makers' needs.