April 2009 Intelligence News

Obama Says Waterboarding is Torture VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama: Practice known as "waterboarding", or simulated drowning, used under the Bush administration is torture.
Obama Says He's 'Gravely Concerned' About Pakistan Situation RFE/RL 30 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama confident in the security of the country's nuclear arsenal.
Clinton Concerned About Health of Journalist Jailed by Iran VOA 30 Apr 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton has expressed concern about the health of journalist Roxana Saberi.
Russia vows firm reply to NATO's 'vulgar' expulsion of diplomats RIA Novosti 30 Apr 2009 -- Russia views an attempt to expel 2 Russian diplomats from NATO's headquarters in Brussels as "a vulgar provocation."
NATO Expels Russian Diplomats Over Spy Scandal RFE/RL 30 Apr 2009 -- NATO has expelled 2 Russian diplomats in retaliation for a spy scandal earlier this year.
NATO expels two Russians for spying IRNA 30 Apr 2009 -- NATO has expelled two Russian diplomats from its headquarters in Brussels, accusing them of spying.
Belarusian KGB Detains Polish Radio Correspondent RFE/RL 30 Apr 2009 -- Agents from the Belarusian State Security Committee have detained a correspondent for the Poland-based broadcaster Radio Racja.
IAI's Heron UAV Takes Part in Channel 1 Independence Day Evening Broadcast Israel Aerospace Industries 29 Apr 2009 -- Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was chosen to cover the special Independence Day broadcasts for Israeli national television’s Channel 1, which airs a special broadcast each year on the eve of Independence Day.
First group of UPT pilots graduate from Predator training AFNS 29 Apr 2009 -- First group of Undergraduate Pilot Training students completed the MQ-1 Predator Formal Training Unit's Initial Qualification Training.
Russian Armed Forces to acquire new drones in 2010 - Popovkin RIA Novosti 28 Apr 2009 -- Russia's Armed Forces are to be equipped with new domestically-produced drones in 2010.
What's Next For Iranian-American Journalist Roxana Saberi? RFE/RL 28 Apr 2009 -- Iranian politics are opaque and complicated and it's often difficult to predict future political developments.
Iran: Jailed US-Iranian Journalist Not on Hunger Strike VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Iranian officials have denied reports an Iranian-American journalist jailed in Tehran is on a hunger strike, and say she is in good health.
Iran denies reports on Saberi's hunger strike IRNA 28 Apr 2009 -- Judiciary spokesman Jamshidi refuted reports on detained journalist Roxana Saberi's hunger strike, saying she is in good health conditions.
Northrop Grumman Announces Bat(tm) Line of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems Northrop Grumman 27 Apr 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) today announced its Bat(tm) line of small unmanned air systems (UAS). The Bat(tm) systems will have wingspans ranging from 6.5 to 33.2 feet.
Thales’s in-theatre ISTAR contract extended Thales 27 Apr 2009 -- The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has extended Thales UKÂ’s H-450 unmanned air system (UAS) contract that provides vital intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) support to UK forces on current operations.
Information Ministry arrests members of terrorist network IRNA 27 Apr 2009 -- Information Minister Mohseni Ejeie: Terrorist network affiliating to Zionists busted before they could carry out any anti-security actions.
Father Says US Journalist Saberi is Weak From Hunger Strike in Iran VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- American journalist Saberi is on a hunger strike and vows to continue until she is released from prison.
Saberi 'In Day Five' Of Hunger Strike In Iran Jail RFE/RL 25 Apr 2009 -- Father of jailed US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi has confirmed that his daughter is on a hunger strike .
Pentagon to Release Photos From Detainee Custody Investigations AFPS 24 Apr 2009 -- DoD will release a substantial number of photos associated with concluded past investigations of alleged abuse of detainees.
US Defense Department to Release Prison Abuse Pictures VOA 24 Apr 2009 -- Rights group: US authorities will release photographs showing abuse of prisoners by US personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Medvedev Dismisses Military Intelligence Chief VOA 24 Apr 2009 -- Russian President Medvedev dismissed head of the country's military intelligence service following disagreements over planned military reforms.
Russian spy chief relieved of post after retirement request - ministry RIA Novosti 24 Apr 2009 -- Chief of Russia's military intelligence, Gen. Valentin Korabelnikov, was relieved of his post after handing in his notice.
Saberi Said To Have Vowed Hunger Strike RFE/RL 24 Apr 2009 -- Father of journalist Roxana Saberi: Daughter vowed to launch a hunger strike on April 23, but said he had not spoken with her since April 19.
China Denies Hacking US Fighter-Jet Files VOA 23 Apr 2009 -- China has denied report that computer spies possibly operating in China stole information related to the US Joint Strike Fighter project.
Lebanon Charges Ex-General With Spying for Israel VOA 23 Apr 2009 -- A Lebanese prosecutor has charged a retired general and three other people with spying for Israel.
US Lawmaker Vows Probe of Bush Administration Detainee Interrogation Policy VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee: Panel will investigate Bush administration detainee interrogation policies if congressional support is lacking for an independent inquiry into the matter.
Clinton: Cheney 'Not Reliable' on Interrogation Issue VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton questioned credibility of former VP Cheney who defended use of harsh interrogation methods.
US Senate Report Details Harsh Interrogation Methods VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- US Senate committee report says Bush administration approved the use of harsh interrogation techniques that led to detainee abuses at US military bases in Iraq and elsewhere.
Spokesman Cites Pentagon Cooperation in Interrogation Probe AFPS 22 Apr 2009 -- DoD provided full cooperation during a US Senate committee investigation that examined detainee-interrogation operations.
Obama Does Not Rule Out Prosecution of Senior Bush Officials on Interrogation Policy VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama: Up to the attorney general whether to prosecute Bush-era officials who approved harsh interrogation techniques.
Cheney Wants More Interrogation Memos Released VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- Former US VP Cheney: Use of harsh interrogation techniques produced results and American people should see the proof.
Obama Seeks To Soothe Feelings At CIA After Document Release RFE/RL 21 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama approved release of memos that approved interrogation techniques many consider a form of torture.
Iranian Official Says Appeals Court Could Reconsider Jailed Journalist's Case VOA 21 Apr 2009 -- Iranian judiciary spokesman: Appeals court could reconsider the verdict handed to a jailed journalist.
International Outcry Grows Over Journalist Jailed In Tehran RFE/RL 21 Apr 2009 -- Case of jailed journalist gaining prominence as Washington, EU, and President Ahmadinejad all expressing opinions.
Information Minister: Saberi's trial held legally IRNA 21 Apr 2009 -- Information Minister Mohseni Ejeie: Trial of Roxana Saberi has been held based on the laws of the country.
Predator crashes in eastern Afghanistan AFNS 21 Apr 2009 -- An Air Force MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft crashed in eastern Afghanistan April 21 in the early morning hours.
Obama Visits CIA, Promises Support VOA 20 Apr 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama paid his first visit to the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Clinton Renews Call on Iran to Free Roxana Saberi VOA 20 Apr 2009 -- Secretary of State Clinton hopes calls for a reexamination of the spy case against Iranian-American journalist will lead to her speedy release.
Iran Careful in Response to US Criticism of Saberi Case VOA 20 Apr 2009 -- The head of Iran's judiciary has ordered a prompt and fair appeal process for imprisoned US-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi.
Lockheed Martin and Harris Corporation Sign Agreement to Develop Innovative Full-Motion Video Intelligence Tools Lockheed Martin 20 Apr 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and Harris Corporation [NYSE:HRS] have signed a collaboration agreement to develop next-generation technologies for managing and analyzing full-motion video intelligence.
Qashqavi denies link between arrest of Saberi, abduction of Iranians IRNA 20 Apr 2009 -- Iran's FM spokesman Qashqavi rejected any connection between the arrest of Roxana Saberi and abduction of Iranian diplomats in Iraq by the US forces.
Iran orders quick, fair appeal for reporter sentenced as U.S. spy RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2009 -- Iran's top judge has ordered a "quick and fair" appeal for U.S.-Iranian reporter Roxana Saberi, jailed last week for espionage.
Iran Orders 'Quick and Fair' Appeal for Jailed US Journalist VOA 20 Apr 2009 -- The head of Iran's judiciary has ordered a "quick" and "fair" appeal for jailed Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi.
Iran Jails Iranian-American Journalist As U.S. Spy RFE/RL 20 Apr 2009 -- Father of Iranian-American journalist Saberi: Iranian court has convicted her of espionage and sentenced her to lengthy prison term.
Ahmadinejad To Judiciary: Ensure Reporter's Rights RFE/RL 19 Apr 2009 -- Iran's President Ahmadinejad has called for a journalist convicted of espionage to receive fair treatment from the country's judiciary.
Memos Shed Light on CIA Interrogation Practices VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- Newly-released U.S. government memos spell out in extraordinary detail some of the now-outlawed techniques CIA interrogators used on detainees. The memos of the Bush administration Justice Department were intended to provide legal justification for tougher questioning of suspected terrorists in the days immediately following September 11, 2001.
US Interrogation Memos Detail Harsh Methods VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- Newly released US interrogation memos reveal harsh techniques approved by the Bush administration for use by CIA against terror suspects.
Department of Justice Releases Four Office of Legal Counsel Opinions US Dept. of Justice 16 Apr 2009 -- In connection with ongoing litigation, the Department of Justice today released four previously undisclosed Office of Legal Counsel ("OLC") opinions - one that OLC issued to the Central Intelligence Agency in August 2002 and three that OLC issued to the CIA in May 2005
Statement of President Barack Obama on Release of OLC Memos The White House 16 Apr 2009
Obama: No Charges Against CIA Officials for Harsh Treatment of Detainees VOA 16 Apr 2009 -- Obama administration: CIA officials who used harsh interrogation techniques on terrorist suspects will not face prosecution, as long as their actions were in line with the legal advice issued by DoJ at the time.
UAV operators put eyes in the sky USMC News 15 Apr 2009 -- Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment practiced aerial reconnaissance patrols.
Afghan terrorist movements pose threat to Russia - FSB RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2009 -- The Taliban and other terrorist movements active in Afghanistan pose a major threat to Russia's security.
US claims about Saberi's case 'ridiculous': Jamshidi IRNA 14 Apr 2009 -- Judiciary spokesman Ali-Reza Jamshidi: US allegations regarding the case of Roxana Saberi is "ridiculous and against international laws".
Iran Puts US Reporter on Trial for Spying VOA 14 Apr 2009 -- An Iranian judiciary official says American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi went on trial in Iran this week for allegedly spying for the United States.
Major terror act thwarted in Chechnya, 60 kg of explosives seized RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2009 -- Russian operatives have prevented a major terrorist act from being carried out in Chechnya.
Pakistani PM opposes conditions for US aid, drone attacks IRNA 14 Apr 2009 -- Pakistani PM Gilani urged US not to attach conditionalties to assistance package being presented to US Congress.
Boeing-Insitu ScanEagle Logs 150,000 Service Hours in Iraq and Afghanistan Boeing 13 Apr 2009 -- The ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS), a joint effort of The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and its subsidiary Insitu Inc., last week flew its 150,000th hour in service with the U.S. Marine Expeditionary Forces, U.S. Navy, U.S. Special Operations Command, Australian Army and Canadian Forces.
Integrated Technology Demo to be largest of its kind Army News 13 Apr 2009 -- The integrated technology demonstration is executed annually by the product manager for C4ISR OTM.
PM C4ISR OTM Finalizes Planning for Integrated Technology Demonstration Army News 13 Apr 2009 -- US scientists, engineers and tech developers gathered to finalize plans for integrated technology event.
Russia Signs Deal To Buy Israeli Drones RFE/RL 10 Apr 2009 -- Russia has signed a contract to buy airborne drones from Israel, in a move analysts said was aimed at strengthening the armed forces.
Russia confirms spy drone deal with Israel RIA Novosti 10 Apr 2009 -- The Russian Defense Ministry has signed a deal with an Israeli company to buy several unmanned aerial vehicles.
CACI Awarded $38 Million Contract to Provide Program Management Support for U.S. Army Intelligence System CACI 09 Apr 2009 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CAI) announced today that it has been awarded a $38 million prime contract to provide program management and technical engineering services support to the U.S. Army's Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A).
CIA Chief: US No Longer Using Secret Prisons VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- Head of the US Central Intelligence Agency: US is no longer using secret prisons overseas to detain and interrogate terror suspects.
Intel deputy unveils ISR capability planning process AFNS 09 Apr 2009 -- USAF technicians have developed a consolidated process to improve intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.
US Rejects Iranian Spy Charges Against Journalist VOA 09 Apr 2009 -- The United States rejected as "baseless" spy charges by Iran against an American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi.
India's spy satellite to eye terrorists, infiltrators IRNA 08 Apr 2009 -- India will launch a spy satellite from Sriharikota spaceport on April 20 primarily to keep an eye on its borders and help anti-terrorist operations.
Iran Charges US-Iranian Journalist With Spying VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Iranian authorities say American-Iranian journalist Roxana Saberi will stand trial next week on charges of spying.
Air Force officials take delivery of first MC-12 AFNS 08 Apr 2009 -- Winning the fight from up high just got more advanced since the recent delivery of the MC-12 Project Liberty special mission turboprop aircraft.
US drone strike kills three in Pakistan IRNA 08 Apr 2009 -- A US drone attacked a vehicle in Pakistan’s South Waziristan tribal region Wednesday, killing three people.
Pakistan Reports 4 Dead in Suspected US Strike VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Pakistani intelligence officials say at least four militants were killed in a suspected U.S. missile strike in northwest Pakistan.
Red Cross: Medical Staff Violated Medical Ethics VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- International Committee of the Red Cross: Medical personnel involved in the ill treatment and torture of terrorist suspects held by US.
Russia to buy spy drones from Israel RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2009 -- Russia's Defense Ministry has decided to buy three types of unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel for $50 million.
New Capabilities Play Vital Role in Budget Recommendations AFPS 07 Apr 2009 -- New capabilities are an integral part of Defense Secretary Gates' recommendations for the FY10 budget request.
Budget Calls for Growth to Sustain Defense Department Programs AFPS 07 Apr 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates: Recommendations for FY10 budget include 2-percent growth for DoD to help sustain its programs.
Boeing Demonstrates Command and Control of ScanEagle UAS From Wedgetail AEW&C Aircraft Boeing 06 Apr 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] on March 16 successfully demonstrated simultaneous command and control of three ScanEagle unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) from a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wedgetail 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft flying over Washington state.
Secretary of Defense Gates: Budget Press Briefing Department of Defense 06 Apr 2009
Counterintelligence unit beefs up training for Afghanistan deployment Army News 06 Apr 2009 -- New roads have been paved at Chièvres Air Base to help NATO's Allied Command Operations teams to do the same.
April 2 airpower summary: Reapers protect coalition forces AFNS 03 Apr 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF troops in Afghanistan.
Pakistan to lodge protest with U.S over drone attacks: spokesman IRNA 03 Apr 2009 -- Pakistan will lodge protest with the United States over the drone strikes inside the country’s tribal regions.
Pakistan to Press US Envoy on Missile Strikes VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- Pakistan says it will discuss U.S. missile attacks during a visit next week by U.S. special envoy Richard Holbrooke.
North Korea Threatens to Shoot Down Spy Planes VOA 01 Apr 2009 -- North Korea is warning it will shoot down any U.S. planes coming close to the site of its imminent rocket launch.
Suspected US missile strike kills 12 militants in Pakistan IRNA 01 Apr 2009 -- A suspected US missile strike in Pakistan's troubled northwestern tribal region killed at least 12 Taliban-linked militants.
Who Wanted To Kill Sulim Yamadayev and Why? RFE/RL 01 Apr 2009 -- The uncertainty over whether or not Sulim Yamadayev survived the March 28 attempt to kill him in Dubai continues.

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