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Greece : Athens close to purchasing Naval Group frigate to mend ties with Paris

Intelligence Online - Wed, 04/06/2025 - 12:15
The Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visited the French shipyard Naval Group's headquarters in Brittany on Wednesday 4 June and [...]
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NorthStar Maritime Tapped For CVN-65 Disposal | Turkey Might Replace KC-135 With Pegasus |

Defense Industry Daily - Wed, 04/06/2025 - 06:00
Americas The Navy awarded a $536 million contract to NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Service to dismantle, recycle and dispose of the former aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN-65), a four-year undertaking that will set precedents for future nuclear-powered ship disposals. “Under this contract CVN-65 will be dismantled in its entirety, and all resulting materials will be properly recycled or disposed of. Specifically, hazardous materials, including low-level radioactive waste, will be packaged and safely transported for disposal at authorized licensed sites,” according to a May 30 contract announcement. Hermeus has flight-tested its Quarterhorse Mk 1 remotely piloted drone designed to support the development of high-Mach and hypersonic aircraft. The test, which took place at Edwards Air Force Base in California, focused on high-speed takeoff and landing, particularly demanding maneuvers due to the aircraft’s configuration optimized for high-speed flight. Middle East & Africa Turkey is deciding between Boeing’s KC-46A Pegasus and the Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport) to replace its retiring KC-135 tanker aircraft, a Turkish official with knowledge of the matter told Breaking Defense. The choice “to buy the new tanker [is between] MRTT and KC-46,” the official said, adding the negotiations are ongoing with both sides. However, the official didn’t specify the number […]
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United States : Defense Priorities, the other think tank influencing US intelligence

Intelligence Online - Wed, 04/06/2025 - 06:00
As the Director of National Intelligence's (DNI) deputy in charge of analytical activities, William Ruger is a key member of Tulsi Gabbard's team. With a doctorate in political science, the veteran of the war in Afghanistan will oversee two of [...]
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Russia : Spymasters from around the world gather for major Russian security forum

Intelligence Online - Wed, 04/06/2025 - 06:00
The Russian Federation's Security Council held a major forum bringing together many of the world's spymasters from 27 to 29 [...]
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United Kingdom : UK defence ministry sues once-feted driverless car entrepreneur

Intelligence Online - Wed, 04/06/2025 - 06:00
The UK government has filed a claim in a London court against an autonomous driving entrepreneur who once supplied transport [...]
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India/Singapore/United States : CT Group hiring, Mintz execs reshuffle, SynMax lobbyist

Intelligence Online - Wed, 04/06/2025 - 06:00
Mumbai/Singapore - CT Group consolidates in SingaporeAfter saying his goodbyes to Mintz Group's Mumbai offices in late May, consultant Jack [...]
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Canada : Trovicor, a European pioneer in interception, goes under Canadian ownership

Intelligence Online - Wed, 04/06/2025 - 06:00
A press release dated 23 May appeared on the website of Canadian telecoms giant Lumine Group announcing the acquisition of Dubai-based [...]
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Navy Awards $536M Contract for First-Ever Commercial Dismantling of Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 18:50

U.S. Navy’s Iconic Enterprise Nuclear Carrier Set for Dismantling in Alabama, Freeing Shipyard Space and Cutting Costs by $1 Billion The U.S. Navy has officially signed off on a historic contract that will see the dismantling and disposal of its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier conducted entirely by the private sector. The $536.7 million deal, awarded […]

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Video of a committee meeting - Tuesday, 3 June 2025 - 15:00 - Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety - Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs - Committee on Security and Defence

Length of video : 90'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

UK Strategic Defence Review: Key Points from an Initial Reading

The Aviationist Blog - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 13:01

The 144-page SDR falls short of detailing a comprehensive future order of battle, but does offer 62 recommendations which ministers say will be accepted in full. The long awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR) has been published by the UK Government. The 144-page SDR falls short of detailing a comprehensive future order of battle, but does […]

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France : Military personnel and former Macron aide probed for allegedly disclosing national defence secrets

Intelligence Online - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 12:53
Intelligence Online has learned that five people, including military personnel and a former aide to French President Emmanuel Macron at [...]
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Video of a committee meeting - Tuesday, 3 June 2025 - 08:15 - Committee on Security and Defence

Length of video : 135'

Disclaimer : The interpretation of debates serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic record of proceedings. Only the original speech or the revised written translation is authentic.
Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Saab To Deliver Carl-Gustaf M4 To Canada | HD Hyundai Explores Joint Development of Subs With Portuguese Navy| Pakistan Considers HQ-19

Defense Industry Daily - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
Americas Smartshooter has secured a $13-million contract to deliver its SMASH 2000L advanced fire control solutions for the US Army. The devices, also called the SMASH 3000s, are the company’s lightest handheld fire control product and use artificial intelligence, computer vision, and advanced tracking algorithms to assist users, particularly rifle units, in assault operations. It measures 164 millimeters (6 inches) long, weighs 740 grams (1.6 pounds), and is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack for up to 72 hours of assisted shots. Saab has signed a contract to provide the Canadian Armed Forces with the Carl-Gustaf M4 man-portable, multi-role weapon system. The $5.6-million deal includes an unspecified number of M4 units, as well as the Swedish firm’s Fire Control Device 558. Delivery is set to be completed by March 2027. Middle East & Africa The Israeli military last week said it had intercepted about 40 unmanned aerial vehicles by high-power laser systems in the wider Gaza war, a first in a combat engagement. The majority of interceptions were of Hezbollah UAVs from Israel’s Northern border, along with other unspecified battle arenas, the government said. The systems were operated by the Israeli Air Force’s new tactical air defense battalion, which was attached to […]
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Israel : IDF deploying top-secret spy balloon programme over Gaza

Intelligence Online - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
According to Intelligence Online sources, Israel has been quietly deploying a large fleet of a new type of stratospheric surveillance balloon over the Gaza Strip in recent weeks. The balloons were designed by Skypearl Ltd, a company co-founded by Sergey [...]
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France/Thailand : Thales and Bangkok talks on COMCYBER deals take off ahead of Paris Air Show

Intelligence Online - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
Intelligence Online understands that a colonel from Thai military intelligence and Thales met on 19 May to pursue discussions on [...]
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Russia/United States : Rostec chiefs hire influential lobbyist in bid to escape US sanctions

Intelligence Online - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
Two key members of Russia's armaments conglomerate Rostec are seeking to have sanctions on them removed, and have enlisted a [...]
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Syria : Syrian spymaster Hussein al-Salama focuses on Kurdish issue

Intelligence Online - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
Intelligence Online can reveal that French and American officials recently held talks in Damascus with the newly appointed Syrian spymaster, [...]
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France : Slew of new internal security attachés to join French embassies over summer

Intelligence Online - Tue, 03/06/2025 - 06:00
French diplomatic missions in several countries, including some of those [...]
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Ukraine Executes ‘Longest Range Operation’ Striking Russian Air Bases with FPV Drones

The Aviationist Blog - Mon, 02/06/2025 - 15:44

After one and a half years of preparation, Ukrainian personnel hiding deep inside Russia conducted an unprecedented attack with 117 drones which destroyed multiple bombers. The Security Service of Ukraine conducted an unprecedented attack with First Person View (FPV) drones against air bases deep inside Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defined this the “most long-range […]

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Highlights - SEDE, ENVI and LIBE presentation on the EU Preparedness Union Strategy - 3 June 2025 - Committee on Security and Defence

On 26 March, the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) jointly launched the new EU Preparedness Union Strategy, which will be presented in a joint meeting of the SEDE, ENVI, and LIBE committees, on 3 June. The strategy outlines how the EU aims to better anticipate, prevent and respond to risks such as cyberattacks, disinformation, and climate impacts.
The EU Preparedness Union Strategy is a direct follow-up to the Niinistö Report's recommendations on strengthening the EU's preparedness. It proposes 30 key actions and an Action Plan to improve Europe's ability to manage risks ranging from cyber threats and disinformation to climate change. The strategy calls for a shared European approach, recognising preparedness as not just a national but a Union-wide responsibility. It promotes a "preparedness by design" culture across all EU policies. The initiative is led by Commissioner Hadja Lahbib, responsible for equality, preparedness, and crisis management, including civil preparedness and international cooperation on disaster risk management. The strategy highlights the need for stronger coordination and resilience mechanisms across the EU in response to growing and complex threats.
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