May 2010 Intelligence News

UAV pilots maintain situational awareness above battlefield Army News 31 May 2010 -- Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) pilots maintain an "eye-in-the-sky" view providing real-time surveillance high above the battlefield in order to keep Soldiers safe from unexpected enemy attacks at the U.S. Army National Training Center.
Russian security services return to Ukraine's Crimea RIA Novosti 31 May 2010 -- The first group of officers from Russia's Federal Security Service have resumed operations in Sevastopol.
Ukraine ends counterintelligence work on Russian FSB officials - paper RIA Novosti 29 May 2010 -- Ukrainian counterintelligence services have stopped monitoring Russian Security Service (FSB) officials stationed in Ukraine, a Ukrainian weekly paper said on Saturday.
Lynn thanks Offutt Airmen for recon, intel support AFNS 27 May 2010 -- Deputy defense secretary thanked the men and women of the 55th Wing for their service in the ISR mission.
Iran 'Breaks World Record' For Intelligence- and Security-Related Work RFE/RL 27 May 2010 -- Iran has been able to increase its authority in recent months sufficiently to "break the world record for intelligence work."
Boeing Conducts Test Flight of ScanEagle Compressed Carriage Boeing 26 May 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] successfully flew its ScanEagle Compressed Carriage (SECC) unmanned airborne system (UAS) at a testing facility in eastern Oregon on May 12. The 75-minute flight evaluated the aircraft's airworthiness and flight characteristics in a simulated intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mission.
Pentagon Moves For More Clandestine Operations VOA 26 May 2010 -- The U.S. Defense Department is reported to be broadly expanding clandestine military intelligence activity in the Middle East and Horn of Africa.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry To Prove Neda's Murder 'Staged' RFE/RL 26 May 2010 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry due to release a documentary to remove of ambiguities surrounding the murder of Neda Agha Soltan.
US Reportedly Authorizes More Secret Military Activity in Hot Spots VOA 25 May 2010 -- Reports say US military has authorized an expansion of covert operations in the Middle East, the Horn of Africa and Central Asia.
NYT: Secret Directive Said To Expand Clandestine U.S. Military Missions RFE/RL 25 May 2010 -- According to the NYT, US has secretly taken steps to increase the effectiveness of forces in fighting extremist groups.
MARSOC stands up MIB USMC News 25 May 2010 -- US Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command's Marine Special Operations Intelligence Battalion (MIB) officially activated.
Mystery over Scot wanted in Mossad assassination IRNA 25 May 2010 -- Interpol has named a Scottish man, Christopher Lockwood, as being suspected of part of an Israeli secret service hit squad.
American Detainees' Mothers Ready To Return To Iran At A 'Moment's Notice' RFE/RL 25 May 2010 -- Mothers of Americans detained in Iran ready at a "moment's notice" to travel to Iran to secure the release of their children.
Army Reaches 1 Million Unmanned Flight Hours AFPS 25 May 2010 -- The Army today celebrated its recent attainment of 1 million hours of unmanned flight with an aircraft display and news conference.
Northrop Grumman Opens Grand Forks Office to Support Global Hawk Basing Northrop Grumman 24 May 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) opened an office here in a ceremony on May 21 to provide support for the RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) being assigned to Grand Forks Air Force Base.
What Prisoners Would Iran Want To Swap? RFE/RL 24 May 2010 -- Iran's Intelligence Minister Moslehi has suggested that it's time for Washington to propose a prisoner swap to secure the release of three US citizens.
Jailed Americans' Mothers Ask Iranian Government to Release Their Adult Children VOA 24 May 2010 -- Last week, Cindy Hickey, Laura Fattal and Nora Shourd visited their children, jailed in Iran for nearly 10 months.
Fort Belvoir hosts surveillance system demo Army News 24 May 2010 -- DoD and Army officials gave the National Capital Region a glimpse of one of the tools in its arsenal designed to keep track of enemy combatants.
First intelligence staff training course provided during AFRICAN LION builds partner nation capacity USMC News 24 May 2010 -- Class of 22 students graduated from the first intelligence staff training course taught by personnel from U.S. Marine Forces Africa.
Russia may purchase domestic drones if Defense requirements satisfied RIA Novosti 24 May 2010 -- Russia may purchase domestic drones after training operators for drones produced by Israel.
Kyrgyz Official Alleges Foreign Wiretaps RFE/RL 23 May 2010 -- A senior Kyrgyz official has accused a number of foreign secret services of wiretapping the country's interim government.
Northrop Grumman to Deliver Information Technology Services to the Defense Intelligence Agency Through the SITE Contract Northrop Grumman 21 May 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has been awarded a contract by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) under the Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise (SITE) contract vehicle. The company will provide worldwide IT coverage and technical support services to the government, including system design, development, fielding, and sustainment of global intelligence and command and control assets vital to national security.
Top U.S. Intelligence Coordinator Announces Resignation RFE/RL 21 May 2010 -- The top U.S. intelligence coordinator, Dennis Blair, has announced his resignation, making him the highest-profile figure to leave President Barack Obama's national security team.
Obama accepts intelligence chief's resignation RIA Novosti 21 May 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama accepted the resignation of U.S. Director of National Intelligence Adm. (Ret.) Dennis Blair on Friday.
BAE Systems One of Six Major Contractors Chosen for Largest-ever Defense Intelligence Agency Contract BAE Systems 20 May 2010 -- BAE Systems was one of six major defense contractors chosen by the Defense Intelligence Agency to provide information technology services under a $6.6 billion contract, the largest ever awarded by the agency.
General Dynamics Selected by Defense Intelligence Agency for the Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise Contract General Dynamics 20 May 2010 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been selected by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) as one of the awardees for the Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise (SITE) contract. The five-year, indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity contract has a total potential value of $6.6 billion to all awardees if all options are exercised.
UASTB largest UAS training center, 'pilots' unique mission Army News 20 May 2010 -- Fort Huachuca is home to the largest Unmanned Aircraft System training center in the world, with more than 350,000 square feet of training space, including runways, four hangars, and 24-hour operational capacity, training more than 1,400 students annually.
Key surveillance systems part of surge workload Army News 20 May 2010 -- Electro Optics/Night Vision personnel are preparing several key surveillance systems to support the surge in Afghanistan.
Operations center keeps Global Hawk flying AFNS 20 May 2010 -- Inside the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron here, RQ-4 Global Hawk pilots and sensor operators watch a myriad of monitors and computers screens in a space that resembles NASA's mission control.
SAIC Awarded Contract by Defense Intelligence Agency to Support Combatant Commands, Service Intelligence Agencies SAIC 18 May 2010 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) today announced that it has been awarded a new contract by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to support the DIA DoD Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Enterprise, Combatant Commands and Service Intelligence Agencies with information technology (IT) services. The multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract has a one-year base period of performance, four one-year options, and a ceiling value of $6.6 billion for all awardees. This is the largest contract ever awarded by DIA.
Mothers Of U.S. Hikers Heading To Iran RFE/RL 18 May 2010 -- Sarah Shourd, Shane Bauer, and Josh Fattal -- were detained last July during what families say was a hiking trip.
3 US Mothers to Visit Children Held in Iran VOA 18 May 2010 -- The Iranian government has granted temporary visas to the mothers of 3 Americans who have been held since July, after crossing into Iran from Iraq.
UAVs a New Addition to CARAT Thailand 2010 Navy NewsStand 17 May 2010 -- CARAT Thailand 2010 provides a unique experience for the US Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN).
Northrop Grumman Awarded Global Hawk Sensor Suite Repair Capability Contract Northrop Grumman 17 May 2010 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) a $50 million firm fixed-price/cost plus fixed -fee contract to provide the Global Hawk unmanned aircraft program with an interim repair capability for its integrated sensor suite (ISS) and the enhanced integrated sensor suite (EISS). The interim repair line, which will be separate from the current production line, will be located and operated at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) in El Segundo, Calif. Raytheon SAS is partnered with Northrop Grumman to provide the EISS imaging system for the Global Hawk Block 20 and 30 systems.
NY Times: US Uses Private Spies in Afghanistan VOA 16 May 2010 -- A major U.S. newspaper says the U.S. military has a secret network of private spies still operating in Afghanistan and Pakistan, despite concerns about its legality.
Leaders conclude successful Sensor Rally AFNS 14 May 2010 -- More than 50 group, wing and center commanders attended the spring Sensor Rally here May 4 and 5.
New aerial system to monitor Pak-Afghan border IRNA 14 May 2010 -- A new security system will be installed near the Spin Boldak border crossing in Kandahar province.
Lockheed Martin Team Wins Role On DIA Site Contract Vehicle Lockheed Martin 14 May 2010 -- A team led by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] was selected by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) to compete for future task orders under the DIA Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise (SITE) contracting vehicle.
Construction begins on first cyber warfare intelligence center AFNS 14 May 2010 -- Engineers have begun construction on the new cyber warfare command center.
General Dynamics Awarded $12 Million to Lead Development of Airborne Network Node for WIN-T General Dynamics 13 May 2010 -- General Dynamics C4 Systems has been awarded a $12.4 million contract modification to the Warfighter Information Network – Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 3 contract by the U.S. Army to lead a defense-industry team in the development of a line-of-sight communications payload for Extended Range/Multi-purpose (ER/MP) Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Asia's first hybrid-powered drone makes maiden flight CNA 13 May 2010 -- Asia's first unmanned aerial vehicle powered by a fuel cell and lithium battery hybrid made its maiden flight in southern Taiwan.
Cameron chairs first US-style National Security Council meeting IRNA 13 May 2010 -- PM Cameron has wasted no time in chairing the inaugural meeting of the new National Security Council.
Russia Jails 'U.S. Spy' For Four Years RFE/RL 13 May 2010 -- A Moscow court has jailed a Russian citizen for four years for passing secrets to the United States.
Russian citizen gets 4-year jail term for giving secret maps to Pentagon RIA Novosti 13 May 2010 -- Russian Gennady Sipachev to four-years imprisonment for treason and divulging state secrets.
Intelligence, Countering Bombs Get Centcom Focus AFPS 12 May 2010 -- Countering roadside bombs and improving intelligence efforts are among 10 capabilities the military needs to improve on in US CENTCOM.
Confession Of Jailed Journalist Aired On Transdniester TV RFE/RL 12 May 2010 -- A television channel in Moldova's breakaway region of Transdniester has aired a video showing journalist confessing to spying.
Transdnestrian journalist admits spying for Moldova RIA Novosti 12 May 2010 -- A Transdnestrian journalist arrested by security forces in the unrecognized republic on charges of spying for Moldova has admitted his guilt.
Russian security service officers to return to Ukraine's Crimea RIA Novosti 12 May 2010 -- Russian and Ukrainian special services plan to sign a deal next week to return Russian FSB personnel to Ukraine's Crimea.
Mothers of 3 arrested Americans can come to Iran IRNA 11 May 2010 -- IRI foreign minister said here Monday night in the name of humanity, Iran grants visas to mothers of the 3 arrested American citizens in Iran.
Iran To Allow Families To Visit Jailed U.S. Hikers RFE/RL 11 May 2010 -- Iranian FM Mottaki has announced that Tehran will allow the mothers of 3 American hikers arrested to visit them in prison.
Patroller™ long-endurance surveillance drone successfully completes third series of test flights Sagem (Safran group) 05 May 2010 -- The PatrollerTM surveillance drone developed by Sagem (Safran group) has successfully completed its third series of test flights (1). The flights were carried out from April 22 to 30, 2010, at the Cergy-Pontoise airfield in the greater Paris area, near Sagem’s R&D center in Eragny, where the drone is being developed.
UK loses secret evidence defence in Guantanamo case IRNA 04 May 2010 -- The British government cannot use secret evidence to defend a legal case brought by 6 former Guantanamo detainees over torture allegation.
Iraqi Lawmaker Says Secret Prison Reports 'Exaggerated' RFE/RL 04 May 2010 -- A parliamentarian with Iraq's governing coalition has described media reports of secret prisons in Iraq as "exaggerated."
UK still awaiting Israeli pledge not to clone passports IRNA 04 May 2010 -- The British government is still awaiting formal assurances from Israel never to again clone passports.
New MC-12 unit activated at Kandahar Airfield AFNS 04 May 2010 -- Officials activated the Air Force's newest MC-12 Liberty squadron in a ceremony here May 1.
U.S. NAVY SELECTS BAE SYSTEMS-LED TEAM TO PROVIDE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE, AND TARGETING SYSTEM BAE Systems 03 May 2010 -- A BAE Systems-led team will partner with the military to develop the U.S. Navy's primary intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISR&T) system. Under a $72 million contract from PEO C4I PMW 120, the team will enhance the current version of the Distributed Common Ground System-Navy and continue to transition DCGS-N to an application-based system through the DCGS-N Prime Mission Product.
Northrop Grumman, Bell Helicopter to Develop, Demonstrate New Medium-Range Vertical Unmanned System Northrop Grumman 03 May 2010 -- U.S. war fighters will be able to keep tabs on their enemies for longer periods of time, communicate more easily with their commanders, and deliver more cargo to more remote locations using the new Fire-X medium-range vertical unmanned aerial system (VUAS) unveiled today by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company (NYSE:TXT).
Northrop Grumman, Bell Helicopter to Develop, Demonstrate New Medium-Range Vertical Unmanned System Northrop Grumman 03 May 2010 -- U.S. war fighters will be able to keep tabs on their enemies for longer periods of time, communicate more easily with their commanders, and deliver more cargo to more remote locations using the new Fire-X medium-range vertical unmanned aerial system (VUAS) unveiled today by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and Bell Helicopter, a Textron Company (NYSE:TXT).
Armenian Police In Rare Apology Over Torture RFE/RL 02 May 2010 -- In an unprecedented public apology, the head of Armenia’s police service has admitted misleading the nation about the recent death of a young man in police custody.
Russian Court Rejects Appeal By Scientist Accused Of Spying RFE/RL 01 May 2010 -- A court in the northwestern city of Arkhangelsk has rejected an appeal for the release of academic Igor Sutyagin, who is serving a 15-year sentence for espionage, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.
Armenian Police Make Rare Apology For Torture RFE/RL 01 May 2010 -- a claim that was echoed on April 30 by Artur Sakunts, a human rights advocate monitoring the case. He also backed the Khalafian family's claim that forensic medics found at least two stab wounds on his stomach.

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