July 2009 Intelligence News

More Than 180 Cases of Aerial Espionage Perpetrated against DPRK KCNA 31 Jul 2009 -- The U.S. imperialists and the warmongers of the south Korean puppet armed forces committed at least 180 cases of aerial espionage against the DPRK in July by massively mobilizing strategic and tactical reconnaissance planes with various missions, according to a military source.
Northrop Grumman Completes Structural Assembly of the First Euro Hawk(r) Unmanned Aircraft for Germany Northrop Grumman 31 Jul 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has finished assembling the first Euro Hawk(r) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the German Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Lockheed Martin and Harris Corporation Deliver Innovative Video, Geospatial Intelligence Tools to USJFCOM's Empire Challenge 09 Lockheed Martin 30 Jul 2009 -- Warfighters at Empire Challenge 09 are test-driving next-generation capabilities for managing and analyzing full-motion video feeds, thanks to a set of advanced video and geospatial intelligence technologies delivered by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and Harris Corporation [NYSE:HRS], an international communications and information technology company.
Army Team C4ISR personnel first to settle at Eagle Point Army News 30 Jul 2009 -- In the midst of rumbling construction sounds, Eagle Point, a temporary relocatable worksite on the Edgewood Area of Aberdeen Proving Ground, received its first occupants July 20
Successful first campaign of flight tests for Patroller™ long-endurance surveillance UAV Sagem (Safran group) 29 Jul 2009 -- Sagem (Safran group) and Stemme have successfully carried out the first campaign of flight tests for the PatrollerTM long-endurance surveillance UAV system, scheduled to be qualified in 2010.
Jailed Kazakh Uranium Chief's Wife Not Cooperating RFE/RL 28 Jul 2009 -- The wife of the jailed former president of Kazakhstan's uranium-producing giant, Kazatomprom, is refusing to cooperate with the National Security Committee (KNB), RFE/RL's Kazakh Service reports
Group Seeks British Records Involving Alleged Rendition Flight VOA 28 Jul 2009 -- A British human rights organization has begun legal action aimed at gaining the release of British government records regarding a rendition flight involving an individual who allegedly was flown via the British territory of Diego Garcia. The man who spent six years at Guantanamo claims he was tortured by the CIA under the Bush administration.
Academy officials add unmanned aircraft system into curriculum AFNS 27 Jul 2009 -- U.S. Air Force Academy officials here integrated unmanned aircraft systems into the school's curriculum.
EADS Defence & Security tests the largest unmanned aerial system (UAV) ever built in Europe EADS 27 Jul 2009 -- In a test series comprising four flights, EADS Defence & Security (DS) has successfully tested the unmanned flight system (UAV – Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) ‘Barracuda’ at Goose Bay air force base in Canada.
Airmen to improve intelligence support during exercise AFNS 24 Jul 2009 -- Members of the 693rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group will observe and learn how the Air Force Distributed Common Ground System enterprise operates worldwide during Sentinel Focus 2009 to be held Aug. 2 to 6.
Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Lt. Gen. Deptula and Col. Mathewson from the Pentagon DoD 23 Jul 2009 -- Presenter: Lt. Gen. David Deptula, Deputy Chief of Staff for ISR and Col. Eric Mathewson, Director, Air Force UAS Task Force
Unmanned Aircraft Take on Increased Importance AFPS 23 Jul 2009 -- The U.S. military’s expanded overseas use of unmanned aircraft highlights the increased importance of such aerial platforms to current and future military operations, senior Air Force officers said here today.
Tajik Factory Chief Accused Of Spying For Uzbekistan RFE/RL 23 Jul 2009 -- The chief of Tajikistan's Vostokredmet uranium-reprocessing plant has been arrested and accused of spying for Uzbekistan, RFE/RL's Tajik Service reports
Austria To Try Kazakh 'Spy' For Kidnap Attempt RFE/RL 22 Jul 2009 -- Austrian officials say they will put a suspected Kazakh spy on trial in September for attempted kidnapping.
Russian police given right to open private letters RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2009 -- As from Tuesday, Russian law enforcement agencies have the right to inspect all private letters, parcels and other personal postal deliveries.
Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle Army News 20 Jul 2009 -- Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle is a state-of-the art hybrid airship that will provide persistent time-on station.
US May Create Special Interrogation Unit VOA 19 Jul 2009 -- U.S. government officials say the Obama administration is considering creating a special unit of professional interrogators to handle high-value terror suspects.
House Committee to Investigate CIA Briefings for Congress VOA 18 Jul 2009 -- A key U.S. House of Representatives committee has launched an investigation of CIA briefings given to Congress. The senior Republican on the House Intelligence Committee has accused Democrats of aiming to use the investigation, which would likely include a probe of former Vice President Dick Cheney's involvement, for political purposes.
UAS sensor operator training to begin at Randolph AFNS 17 Jul 2009 -- USAF officials gave Randolph Air Force Base instructors green light to begin training next generation of enlisted sensor operators.
AFOTEC members put unmanned aircraft through paces AFNS 17 Jul 2009 -- It's no secret that unmanned aircraft are widely used in today's war to provide information, surveillance and armed reconnaissance.
US Lawmakers Demand Answers on Uighur Detainees VOA 16 Jul 2009 -- Lawmakers have blasted the US DoD for allegedly allowing Chinese government agents to interrogate Uighur detainees.
Former Bush Administration Official Defends Warrantless Wiretaps VOA 16 Jul 2009 -- Former Bush administration lawyer defended controversial warrantless wiretapping program.
Congress Sparks New Intelligence Controversy VOA 15 Jul 2009 -- Director of the CIA set off a new controversy when reports emerged he had ordered an embryonic counter-terrorism program terminated.
Nokia Faces Wrath Of Iran's Protesters RFE/RL 15 Jul 2009 -- Iranians who sympathize with the protests are boycotting Nokia for providing Iranian government with the capability to tap mobile telephones.
Russia outwitted U.S. strategic defenses with missile test RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2009 -- US unable to detect the presence of Russian strategic submarines in the Arctic before they test-launched two ballistic missiles.
Air Force leaders roll out UAS flight plan AFNS 15 Jul 2009 -- Air Force leaders ushered in a new era of airpower capabilities with the approval of the Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Plan.
Officials announce Predator, Reaper additional formal training location AFNS 13 Jul 2009 -- Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico will be the new location for additional formal training unit.
French unmanned aircraft protect Bagram Airmen, coalition forces AFNS 13 Jul 2009 -- Airmen of the French unmanned aircraft system operational squadron active on patrols in the sky over Afghanistan.
Air Force officials release Predator accident report AFNS 13 Jul 2009 -- USAF officials announced an MQ-1 Predator that crashed just short of Ali Base, Iraq, Oct. 19, 2008, was due to a quill shaft bearing failure.
Air Force officials release Reaper accident report released AFNS 13 Jul 2009 -- USAF officials announced an MQ-9 Reaper that crashed March 20 at Fort Irwin, Calif., was due to an improperly assembled valve.
US Legislators Decry Secret Bush-Era Program VOA 12 Jul 2009 -- Senate Democrats are denouncing the former Bush administration's handling of a secret U.S. counter-terrorism program and its failure to inform Congress about the project for nearly eight years, allegedly on orders from former Vice President Dick Cheney.
US Attorney General Considers Torture Probe VOA 12 Jul 2009 -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is considering appointing a special prosecutor to investigate interrogation practices during the administration of George W. Bush.
Report: Bush Administration Surveillance Program Legally Questionable VOA 11 Jul 2009 -- A review by top U.S. government investigators says a secret surveillance program approved by President George W. Bush after the September 11 terror attacks got too little legal review when it started.
Army Intelligence converts civilian workforce to DCIPS Army News 10 Jul 2009 -- DCIPS is a human resource system that is designed to manage career development and opportunities for employees.
General Dynamics Awarded National Air and Space Intelligence Center Contract General Dynamics 09 Jul 2009 -- The National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) has awarded General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems an Advanced Technical Exploitation Program (ATEP) contract. This five-year, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a ceiling value of $600 million to be competed among the three awardees who received contracts. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD).
Democrats, Republicans in New Dispute Over CIA VOA 09 Jul 2009 -- Republicans and Democrats are engaged in a new dispute over the CIA, involving allegations the CIA misled Congress.
US Congress Debates Detainee Policy, Military Commissions VOA 09 Jul 2009 -- Committees of the US Senate and House of Representatives heard testimony about nation's detainee policy.
Russian Air Force denies spy drone missions over Georgia RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2009 -- Russia's Air Force chief dismissed Georgian claims that Russia was spying on its territory using UAVs.
Raytheon and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Improve Flow of Commercial Imagery to Analysts and Warfighters Raytheon 08 Jul 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) marked the transition of an improved capability that will rapidly ingest and disseminate imagery from U.S. commercial satellite companies to warfighters and intelligence analysts worldwide.
Georgia says Russian drones overflying its territory RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2009 -- Georgia's Interior Ministry accused Russia of increasing reconnaissance missions conducted by spy drones over its territory.
Georgia denies sending spy drones to Abkhazia RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2009 -- Georgia dismissed on Wednesday reports that it had resumed reconnaissance flights over Abkhazia.
CACI Awarded New $34 Million Prime Contract to Continue Support for U.S. Army Intelligence Database CACI 07 Jul 2009 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a new $34 million prime contract to continue supporting a classified U.S. Army intelligence database that is part of the Facilities, Infrastructure, and Engineering Systems (FIRES) program. CACI had previously served as subcontractor on this effort but has now been awarded the prime position as a result of the contract being recompeted.
Top Defense Lawyer Calls for Military Commissions Reform AFPS 07 Jul 2009 -- Closing detention center in Guantanamo Bay and reforming military commissions will enhance national security.
Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Continues to Soar With Successful Overseas Operations Support, Next-Generation Payload Flight Testing Northrop Grumman 02 Jul 2009 -- The combat-proven RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft system (UAS), built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), continues to prove its mettle by exceeding more than 31,000 cumulative flight hours for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.
Program Aims to Deliver Unprecedented Surveillance Capability AFPS 02 Jul 2009 -- A giant, unmanned airship capable of hovering at 70,000 feet promises to give warfighters unprecedented eye on the battlefield.
UAVs help protect ground forces through camera technology Army News 01 Jul 2009 -- Day and night they can be heard at the airfield, supporting ground forces throughout the greater Baghdad area.

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