February 2010 Intelligence News

German federal prosecutors probe Mossad death squad affair IRNA 27 Feb 2010 -- German federal prosecutors have launched a preliminary investigation into the use of German passports by a Mossad death squad responsible for the murder of a senior Hamas leader in Dubai, press reports said Friday.
British Police Arrive in Israel to Investigate Alleged Mossad Hit VOA 27 Feb 2010 -- An international investigation into the assassination of a senior Palestinian militant in the Persian Gulf region has taken British police to Israel.
Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout Deploys Unmanned Ground Vehicles Northrop Grumman 25 Feb 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS) demonstrated how the U.S. Army and other land forces could rely on its ability to ferry unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) and other logistics items into combat zones during the Army's recent Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) at Fort Benning, Ga.
Northrop Grumman's Bat(TM) Unmanned Aircraft System Successfully Completes First Flight Northrop Grumman 25 Feb 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) announced today that it has flown the first in a new series of Bat™ unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in January. Configured with a 12-foot wingspan, the Bat™-12 incorporates a highly-reliable Hirth engine as well as a low acoustic signature five-blade propeller. The new configuration increases the mission portfolio of Northrop Grumman's scalable Bat™ UAS product line. Northrop Grumman has been engaged in the development of unmanned systems for more than sixty years, delivering more than 100,000 unmanned solutions to military customers across the world.
Revealing information on Mossad terrorist acts worries Europeans IRNA 25 Feb 2010 -- French daily Le Figaro wrote in its Wednesday edition revealing certain information regarding Mossad activities has worried Europeans.
The assassination of a Hamas chief, or Mossad strikes again RIA Novosti 25 Feb 2010 -- The scandal over the death of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, a senior Hamas military commander murdered in his hotel room in Dubai, has not subsided, contrary to the expectations of many people around the world.
Australia Warns Israel Over Dubai Killing VOA 25 Feb 2010 -- Australia has issued a warning to Israel after it was revealed that three of the suspects in the killing of a top Palestinian militant in Dubai were carrying forged Australian passports.
Air Force officials begin new ISR weapon system AFNS 24 Feb 2010 -- Air Force officials began a comprehensive review of the Distributed Common Ground System, commonly known as the Sentinel, and its periodic maintenance Feb. 22 through 26 here.
Northrop Grumman Brings Internet to the Skies of Army Exercises Northrop Grumman 24 Feb 2010 -- Soldiers participating in the U.S. Army's recent Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE), Ft. Benning, Ga., were able to acquire unprecedented levels of knowledge about their surroundings thanks to the battlefield imaging and communications relay capabilities of Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Fire Scout vertical unmanned aerial system (VUAS).
Dubai Names 15 More Suspects in Hamas Murder VOA 24 Feb 2010 -- Dubai Police have announced at least 15 new names wanted for the assassination of former Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, who was killed in the United Arab Emirates last month.
Air Force officials review Distributed Common Ground System AFNS 24 Feb 2010 -- Air Force officials began a comprehensive review of the Distributed Common Ground System, commonly known as the Sentinel, and its periodic maintenance Feb. 22 through 26 here.
Media reports on Hamas leader's son 'fabricated lies' RIA Novosti 24 Feb 2010 -- Palestinian radical Islamic movement Hamas described as "fabricated lies" Israeli media allegations that the son of a Hamas founder had worked for the Israeli intelligence for years.
Official: Rigi arrested following months of intelligence work IRNA 23 Feb 2010 -- Governor of Sistan-Baluchestan Province in southeast Iran said terrorist gang leader Abdolmalek Rigi was arrested during a daring operation by Iran’s Information Ministry.
Terrorisit gang leader Abdolmalek Rigi arrested IRNA 23 Feb 2010 -- Furive terrorist gang leader Abdolmalek Rigi was arrested following an intensive and long term planning and operational field work early Tuesday morning.
Iran Accuses West Of Supporting Detained Sunni Rebel Leader RFE/RL 23 Feb 2010 -- Iranian officials have accused Western countries of supporting the leader of the Jundallah Sunni Muslim rebel group, whose arrest was announced earlier today.
Iran: Arrested Sunni Militant Leader Had Help From US VOA 23 Feb 2010 -- Iran says authorities have captured the head of a Sunni militant group in an operation outside the country, and it claims the leader had links to the United States.
IAI-Made Eitan UAV Inducted into Israel Air Force Israel Aerospace Industries 22 Feb 2010 -- Commander in Chief of the Israel Air Force, MGen. Ido Nehushtan: "The 'Eitan's' impressive weight and wingspan put the aircraft in the "heavy UAV" category – a reflection of its significance on the battlefield, its ability to complete a variety of IAF long-range missions, and its critical role in air force missions covering a broad array of scenarios."
African Officers Graduate from 12-Week Intelligence Course USMC News 22 Feb 2010 -- Twenty-three officers from nine African nations, along with one U.S. officer, graduated from a 12-week introductory intelligence course at the Gendarmerie Academy here in December.
Gates Picks Intelligence Official for New Post AFPS 22 Feb 2010 -- Letitia Long, deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, will serve as the next director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates announced today.
EU Condemns Use of Fake Passports in Hamas Killing VOA 22 Feb 2010 -- European Union foreign ministers are condemning the use of forged European passports by the killers of a top Palestinian militant.
Hamas: Assassinated Operative Breached Security Protocols VOA 21 Feb 2010 -- There are new developments in the investigation of the murder of a leader of the Palestinian militant group Hamas last month in the Persian Gulf .
UK police investigate third torture claim IRNA 20 Feb 2010 -- British police are investigating allegations that members of Britain’s secret services were complicit in the torture of Shaker Aamer, the last remaining British resident being held at Guantanamo Bay, it was reported Saturday.
Dubai Police: New Evidence Implicates Mossad in Hamas Hit VOA 20 Feb 2010 -- There is more evidence pointing to Mossad involvement in the killing of a Hamas leader in Dubai.
UK denies being tipped off about Mossad assassination IRNA 19 Feb 2010 -- Britain’s MI6 intelligence service was tipped off that Israeli agents were going to carry out an 'overseas operation' using fake UK passports, according to the country’s Daily Mail.
Israel In Firestorm as Fingers Point to Mossad In Dubai Murder VOA 19 Feb 2010 -- Israel's ambassador to Britain has been asked to explain how some members of a hit squad that killed a Hamas commander in a Dubai hotel last month were carrying British passports. Authorities in Dubai have said they are almost certain that Israel's spy agency, Mossad, carried out the murder. The case touched off an international firestorm this week as several Israeli residents, whose names appear on the fraudulent passports, came forward and said their identities were stolen.
Iraqi Army's UAVs give troops the big picture Army News 18 Feb 2010 -- The RQ-11 Raven miniature unmanned aerial vehicle provides Iraqi troops on the ground quick, accurate aerial surveillance to support operations and assess potential threats.
New unmanned aerial system tests advanced missile Army News 18 Feb 2010 -- The Army's newest and most advanced Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), the Extended Range/Multi-Purpose (ER/MP) UAS, has successfully completed a series of tests with the HELLFIRE® II UAS --- a missile specially engineered to fire from a UAV with a 360-degree targeting ability, service officials said.
Deployed Global Hawks surpass 30,000 combat flying hours, 1,500 sorties AFNS 18 Feb 2010 -- One of the largest unmanned aerial systems operating in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the RQ-4 Global Hawk, surpassed 30,000 combat flying hours and 1,500 combat sorties Feb. 10 here.
UK summons Israel envoy over Hamas assassination IRNA 18 Feb 2010 -- The Israeli ambassador to Britain has been summoned over the use of forged UK passports by the alleged assassins of a Hamas official in Dubai.
Raytheon to Provide Improved Track Correlation and Fusion Capability Raytheon 18 Feb 2010 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $4.8 million contract to develop and install a system that will provide improved intelligence and information sharing to the Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S).
Britain, Ireland Press Israel On Dubai Killing RFE/RL 18 Feb 2010 -- The British and Irish governments have summoned Israel's ambassadors in London and Dublin to discuss the apparent use of fake British and Irish passports by the alleged killers of a Hamas commander in the United Arab Emirates.
Interpol Posts Wanted Notice in Hamas Assassination VOA 18 Feb 2010 -- The international police agency Interpol has issued a wanted notice for 11 suspects in the assassination of a Hamas commander in Dubai last month.
Britain Questions Israeli Ambassador About Dubai Hamas Assassination VOA 18 Feb 2010 -- Britain is investigating the use of fake British passports by the alleged killers of a Hamas commander last month in Dubai and the Foreign Office has queried Israel's ambassador about it.
470th Military Intelligence Brigade deploys Soldiers to Afghanistan Army News 17 Feb 2010 -- When a number of Soldiers of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade embraced their spouses this Valentine's Day weekend, they were also saying goodbye.
German secret service silent on alleged German role in Hamas murder IRNA 17 Feb 2010 -- Germany's foreign intelligence service BND refused to comment on an Arab newspaper report which alleged that a German national was implicated in the killing of a prominent Hamas leader in the United Arab Emirates, German press said Wednesday.
Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout Unmanned Aerial System Demonstrates Critical Resupply Capability Northrop Grumman 15 Feb 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has successfully demonstrated that its MQ-8B Vertical Unmanned Aerial System (VUAS) can resupply U.S. or coalition troops deployed on a combat mission.
Biden, Cheney Spar Over Terror Policy VOA 14 Feb 2010 -- The current and former vice presidents of the United States sparred over terror policy Sunday on American television.
Army begins planning for annual integrated capabilities event Army News 12 Feb 2010 -- U.S. scientists, engineers and technology developers from government, industry and academia gathered at Gibbs Hall, Feb. 2-4, to begin preparations for an Army-sponsored, integrated technology event.
Airmen continue to fly Predator missions over Haiti AFNS 12 Feb 2010 -- Members of the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron continue to maintain RQ-1 Predators from here and Creech Air Force Base, Nev., to provide reconnaissance to troops helping with Haiti relief efforts in support of Operation Unified Response.
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force's Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Continues Round-the-Clock Reconnaissance in Haiti Northrop Grumman 12 Feb 2010 -- The RQ-4 Global Hawk, Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) premier unmanned reconnaissance aircraft system, continues its persistent watch over Haiti.
Spear phishers target military members at home, work AFNS 12 Feb 2010 -- Information warfare was around long before the computer. Even in the days of homing pigeons, adversaries would attempt to intercept each other's messages to gain an advantage.
Ministers, MI5 deny UK colludes in torture IRNA 12 Feb 2010 -- Foreign Secretary David Miliband joined with Home Secretary Alan Johnson Friday in warning that accusations of Britain’s security and intelligence agencies being complicit in torture were “dangerous for the country.”
Chasing the U-2 AFNS 11 Feb 2010 -- "Gentlemen, start your engines."
201st Military Intelligence Battalion cases colors anticipating deployment to Afghanistan Army News 11 Feb 2010 -- The 201st Military Intelligence Battalion cased its colors Feb. 5 as it prepares to deploy very soon to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
UK security service should be more accountable, says Carlile IRNA 11 Feb 2010 -- A new system for monitoring Britain’s Security Service was needed in the wake of the Binyam Mohamed torture allegations and claims that parliament was misled, according to the government’s reviewer of terror laws.
British Government Loses Court Battle Over Former Guantanamo Detainee VOA 10 Feb 2010 -- A British court has ordered the government to disclose secret intelligence about the treatment of a former Guantanamo Bay detainee, who alleges he was tortured while in U.S. custody with the knowledge of British agencies.
EADS Defence & Security delivers second batch of DRAC UAVs to French Ministry of Defence EADS 10 Feb 2010 -- On 25 January 2010, EADS Defence & Security delivered 35 specially modified new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) DRAC systems to the French Army to enhance its capabilities in mountainous terrain.
Miliband forced to release torture evidence IRNA 10 Feb 2010 -- The British Foreign Office Wednesday was forced to release secret CIA evidence that former Guantanamo Bay detainee Binyam Mohamed was effectively tortured while he was being held in Pakistan.
EADS Defence & Security delivers second batch of DRAC UAVs to French Ministry of Defence EADS 10 Feb 2010 -- On 25 January 2010, EADS Defence & Security delivered 35 specially modified new unmanned air vehicle (UAV) DRAC systems to the French Army to enhance its capabilities in mountainous terrain.
Astrium and EADS Defence & Security selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) to study integration of UAVs into civil airspace EADS 09 Feb 2010 -- The European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected an Astrium and EADS Defence & Security (DS) consortium to lead a six-month study to demonstrate that by using satellite communications it is feasible to integrate UAVs into civil airspace.
MQ-1 PREDATOR CRASHES IN EASTERN AFGHANISTAN AFNS 09 Feb 2010 -- An Air Force MQ-1 Predator Remotely Piloted Vehicle crashed on takeoff in Eastern Afghanistan at approximately 1:50 a.m. Kabul time February 9, 2010.
Airmen provide intelligence needs for Red Flag AFNS 09 Feb 2010 -- Airmen of the Core Intelligence Cell here are making sure every pilot who flies a Red Flag 10-2 mission is prepared to accomplish their goals and come home safely.
BAE SYSTEMS COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT TEST OF PERSISTENT SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM TO PROTECT U.S. ARMY SOLDIERS BAE Systems 08 Feb 2010 -- BAE Systems has completed the initial flight test of a new real-time persistent surveillance capability for U.S. combat forces to detect, locate, track and monitor events on battlefields and in urban areas - providing significantly greater video coverage over current airborne capabilities.
Iran builds own aerial drones with strike capabilities RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2010 -- Iran started on Monday production of two domestically-developed unmanned aerial vehicles capable of delivering high-precision bombing strikes and performing reconnaissance missions, the Fars news agency said.
480th ISR Wing Airmen aid Haiti recovery AFNS 08 Feb 2010 -- Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Airmen have been processing images since Jan. 14 to aid humanitarian efforts in Haiti.
Iran Detains Seven Suspected Of 'Spying' For U.S. RFE/RL 07 Feb 2010 -- Iran's state media says Tehran has arrested seven people allegedly linked to RFE/RL's Radio Farda and accused some of them of working for U.S. spy agencies.
U.S. Intel Chief Sees Increased Chance Of Karabakh Conflict RFE/RL 04 Feb 2010 -- The top U.S. intelligence official says the likelihood of another Armenian-Azerbaijani war for Nagorno-Karabakh has increased because of the U.S.-backed rapprochement between Armenia and Turkey, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports.
Extremist Threat to U.S. ?Evolving,’ Intel Leaders Say AFPS 03 Feb 2010 -- The violent extremist threat is evolving, senior U.S. intelligence officials told the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence yesterday.
EADS North America and Infoterra awarded U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency contract to supply radar satellite data for intelligence, military and homeland security users EADS 03 Feb 2010 -- EADS North America has received a five-year contract to provide commercial radar satellite data to the U.S. government’s National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) for use in intelligence, military and homeland security applications.
Moldovan NGO: Ukraine-Russia Spy Scandal Bad Sign For Transdniester RFE/RL 03 Feb 2010 -- A Moldovan NGO says a spy row between Ukraine and Russia shows that Moscow's peacekeepers in Moldova's separatist Transdniester region "have other duties" than keeping the peace, RFE/RL's Moldovan Service reports.
US Intelligence Officials Warn of Persistent Threat from al-Qaida VOA 03 Feb 2010 -- America's top intelligence officials have delivered a sobering assessment to Congress, saying that the al-Qaida terrorist network remains a persistent threat to the United States because its followers have been able to adapt their methods to make detection difficult.
Thales partners with Schiebel for the French DGA VTOL UAV trials Thales 02 Feb 2010 -- In December 2009, the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) selected Schiebel’s unmanned aerial system Camcopter S-100 to run a series of comprehensive trials to assess the operational advantages of a VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) UAV system. These trials will take place during the first half of 2010 on various sites representative of land /urban and coastal operations, operated by French Army and Navy forces representatives.
Thales to support Royal Australian Air Force Wedgetail training Thales 02 Feb 2010 -- Thales Australia has signed a five-year agreement with Boeing Defence Australia to provide through life maintenance and engineering support for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) Operational Flight Trainer (OFT).
Air Force officials release Predator accident report AFNS 02 Feb 2010 -- A mechanical failure caused the crash of an MQ-1B Predator Sept. 4, 2009, in a forward operating area in Afghanistan, according to an Air Combat Command Accident Investigation Board report released Feb. 2.
Russia, Ukraine trade spy allegations RIA Novosti 02 Feb 2010 -- Ukraine's national security service said Tuesday it had uncovered a Russian spy network and detained one of its members, while expelling five others.
Judge: Italian Agents Likely Knew of CIA Abduction VOA 01 Feb 2010 -- An Italian judge says it is likely that Italy's military intelligence agency knew about the kidnapping of Muslim cleric Hasan Nasr from Milan seven years ago, despite Italian government denials of involvement in the CIA abduction.

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