June 2010 Intelligence News

Northrop Grumman and EADS Defence & Security's Euro Hawk(R) Unmanned Aircraft Completes Successful First Flight Northrop Grumman 30 Jun 2010 -- The Euro Hawk® unmanned aircraft system (UAS), built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and EADS Defence & Security, successfully completed its first flight June 29. The high-flying aircraft took off at approximately 10:32 a.m. PDT from Northrop Grumman's Palmdale, Calif., manufacturing facility and climbed to 32,000 feet over Palmdale's desert skies before landing nearly two hours later at 12:24 p.m. PDT at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
Accused Canadian in US-Russia Spy Case Goes Missing in Cyprus VOA 30 Jun 2010 -- One of 11 suspects accused by the United States of spying for Russia has gone missing in Cyprus after being released on bail.
Senior Ex-KGB Man Claims 400 Russian Spies In U.S. RFE/RL 30 Jun 2010 -- A former senior agent with the Soviet KGB has suggested that the recent arrests of alleged Russian spies in the United States is just the tip of the espionage iceberg.
Boeing Announces Agreement to Acquire Argon ST Boeing 30 Jun 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Argon ST [NASDAQ: STST] today announced that they have entered into an agreement for Boeing's acquisition of Argon ST in an all cash tender offer and merger for $34.50 per share, or approximately $775 million, net of cash acquired.
Spy scandal will not affect Russia-U.S. ties - White House RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2010 -- The latest Russia-U.S. spy scandal will not affect bilateral ties, the White House said on Tuesday.
State Department Downplays Damage of Russian Spy Case VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- The State Department said Tuesday the break-up of an alleged Russian spy ring by U.S. law enforcement officials need not derail Obama administration efforts to improve relations with Moscow. The spy arrests come less than a week after a Washington visit by Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.
Spy Scandal Will Not Derail US-Russia Relations, Analysts Say VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- A total of 10 people are in U.S. custody, apparently members of a Russian espionage ring. In this report from Washington, Senior Correspondent André de Nesnera says the arrests came days after President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitri Medvedev hailed better relations between the two countries.
Russia: Spy Suspects Did Not Act Against US Interests VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has acknowledged that Russian citizens were arrested as spying suspects in the United States, but says they "did not commit any actions aimed against the interests of the United States."
Russia Calls U.S. Spy Charges 'Baseless,' Regrets Timing RFE/RL 29 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry says the arrest of 10 alleged Russian spies in the United States is a throwback to the Cold War.
Spy scandal casts shadow on Obama-Medvedev 'burger diplomacy' RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- U.S. authorities arrested 10 people on Tuesday on charges of spying on behalf of Russia.
Russia wants explanation from U.S. over arrested 'Russian spies' - Lavrov RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Russia wants an explanation from the United States over the arrest of 10 suspected Russian spies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday.
Russia Says US Spy Allegations 'Groundless' VOA 29 Jun 2010 -- Russia's Foreign Ministry says allegations of a Russian spy ring in the United States are "groundless" and "unseemly." Meanwhile, an 11th spy suspect, who had been at large, was arrested in Cyprus on Tuesday. The Canadian man was arrested in Nicosia at the request of Interpol as he tried to board a flight for Budapest.
Moscow City Council concerned by new FSB bill RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2010 -- Moscow City Council deputies have opposed a new bill that empowers the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to impose preventive measures against individuals committing extremist actions, a Russian daily said on Tuesday.
Ten Alleged Secret Agents Arrested in the United States U.S. Department of Justice 28 Jun 2010 -- Eight individuals were arrested Sunday for allegedly carrying out long-term, "deep-cover" assignments in the United States on behalf of the Russian Federation, the Justice Department announced today. Two additional defendants were also arrested Sunday for allegedly participating in the same Russian intelligence program within the United States.
10 Alleged Russian Spies Arrested in United States VOA 28 Jun 2010 -- The 10 people arrested over the weekend in several U.S. eastern states on charges of conspiring to spy for Russia appeared in federal court on Monday, five of them in New York City.
Northrop Grumman Highlights Unmanned Systems Capabilities at UV Europe 2010 Northrop Grumman 28 Jun 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is participating in the UV Europe conference and exhibition where it will highlight its comprehensive capabilities and experience in unmanned systems.
US Says 10 Arrested On Charges Of Spying For Russia RFE/RL 28 Jun 2010 -- The United States has announced the arrests of 10 people for allegedly spying for Russia.
Iran's Intelligence Ministry Urges Moving Away From Russia RFE/RL 28 Jun 2010 -- Iran's Intelligence Ministry called for a "decrease" in ties with Russia.
Tehran does not heed disinformation campaign over nuclear program IRNA 28 Jun 2010 -- FM spokesman Mehman-Parast: Tehran does not heed disinformation campaign over national nuclear program.
Wife Of Missing Scientist Calls For International Help To Bring Him Home RFE/RL 25 Jun 2010 -- Iran has aired a report that includes an interview with wife of scientist who Iran says has been kidnapped.
Report: Iran Seized US Hikers in Iraq VOA 24 Jun 2010 -- New report indicating Iranian forces arrested the hikers in neighboring Iraq raises "deeply troubling questions" about the arrest.
Global Hawk Delivers as Defense Acquisition Board Review Approaches Northrop Grumman 23 Jun 2010 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) high altitude RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned reconnaissance system's superior performance in war operations, supporting humanitarian missions and observing the Earth's changing climate, along with excellent progress in test and evaluation, have positioned the program well for this week's review by the Office of the Secretary of Defense's Defense Acquisition Board (DAB).
General Dynamics UK Acquires Kylmar General Dynamics 22 Jun 2010 -- General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today acquired the privately held Kylmar (KMC) Limited, an industry leader in the design and manufacture of sensor and optical surveillance systems for military and security applications. The value of the cash transaction, which is expected to be accretive to General Dynamics’ earnings beginning in 2011, has not been disclosed.
US Experiments on Human Bodies Flayed KCNA 22 Jun 2010 -- It was recently disclosed that doctors of the CIA used "terror suspects" and other prisoners as guinea pigs for diverse experiments on human bodies.
Russia's FSB to offer rewards for terrorism information RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2010 -- The Russian Federal Security Service will offer monetary rewards to people who pass on information about suspected terrorist activity.
DOD News: Air Force Chooses Bases for MQ-1/9 Ground Control Stations DoD 21 Jun 2010
General Dynamics Awarded $49 Million to Support the U.S. Air Force’s Distributed Common Ground System General Dynamics 21 Jun 2010 -- General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a $49 million contract to support the U.S. Air Force’s Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) and Project Liberty. The contract covers three years if all options are exercised.
Officials choose bases for MQ-1, MQ-9 ground control stations AFNS 21 Jun 2010 -- Air Force officials released their basing decision for the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper ground control stations June 21.
S. Korea's Campaign to Suppress Progressive Forces Slammed KCNA 21 Jun 2010 -- Pusan Police Office together with agents of the National Intelligence Service staged surprise search and seizure operations against the South Side Committee for Implementing the June 15 Joint Declaration.
Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) Agreement Signed Army News 17 Jun 2010 -- On June 14, the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command signed an agreement to develop a state-of-the-art hybrid airship that will provide persistent time-on station for additional intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to the theater commander.
Poland court deliberates German extradition bid for Mossad operative IRNA 17 Jun 2010 -- A Polish court on Thursday began deliberations on a German request to extradite an alleged Mossad operative linked to the murder of a senior Hamas official in Dubai, news reports said.
Thales leads European study on integration of Unmanned Aerial Systems into general air traffic Thales 15 Jun 2010 -- Thales today announced that it has reached the end of a decisive year-long European technical design study, called SIGAT – (Study on military frequency spectrum allocations for the Insertion into General Air Traffic of UAS).
Afghan Taliban reject report on ISI help IRNA 15 Jun 2010 -- Afghan Taliban Monday rejected a report as a ‘drama’ staged by US, Britain and NATO that Pakistan’s intelligence agency gives funding, training and sanctuary to Afghan Taliban on a scale much larger than previously thought.
Ireland expels Israeli diplomat over forged passports IRNA 15 Jun 2010 -- An Israeli diplomat is being expelled over the use of forged Irish passports in the assassination of a Hamas official in Dubai in January, Foreign Minister Michael Martins confirmed Tuesday.
Ireland to Expel Israeli Diplomat Over Hamas Official Slaying VOA 15 Jun 2010 -- Ireland says it is expelling an Israeli diplomat because of the use of forged Irish passports in the killing of a Hamas official in Dubai earlier this year.
IAI/ELTA Systems Awarded Contracts Worth $35 Million (USD) to Supply UAV Intelligence and Communication Payloads Israel Aerospace Industries 14 Jun 2010 -- ELTA Systems Ltd., a group and subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI/ELTA), has been awarded contracts worth in total $35 million by two foreign customers to equip their unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with IAI/ELTA's intelligence surveillance & reconnaissance (ISR) and communication payloads.
IAI presents Electric Tethered Observation Platform at Eurosatory 2010 Israel Aerospace Industries 14 Jun 2010 -- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will present a model of the first in its new product line of Hovering Air Vehicles (HAV's) - Electric Tethered Observation Platform (ETOP) at Eurosatory 2010. HAV's are designed for both military and civilian applications.
IAI's Heron UAV Exhibited at the German Air Force's Pavilion at the International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences 2010 in Berlin Israel Aerospace Industries 14 Jun 2010 -- A full-size model of Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) was on display as part of the German Air Force's exhibition at the International Aerospace Exhibition and Conferences 2010 (ILA) in Berlin, June 8th-13th.
Israel Aerospace Industries Presents Unique Quality Assurance and Control Software Platform for Heron TP UAV Israel Aerospace Industries 14 Jun 2010 -- At the fifth annual congress on quality assurance and control software, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), presented an efficient, user-friendly platform that enables the writing and running of simultaneous software tests, both manual and automatic.
France orders Sagem RVT remote video terminals for direct reception of images from drones Sagem (Safran group) 14 Jun 2010 -- Sagem (Safran group) has signed a contract with French defense procurement agency DGA to supply its new Remote Video Terminal (RVT) to units in the French army’s 61st Artillery Regiment deploying the SDTI Sperwer tactical drone(1).
Northrop Grumman Awarded $517 Million Agreement for U.S. Army Airship With Unblinking Eye Northrop Grumman 14 Jun 2010 -- A new hybrid airship weapons system, just larger than the length of a football field, will take to the skies in just 18 months to provide an unblinking, persistent eye for more than three weeks at a time to aid U.S. Army troops in Afghanistan, according to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) officials.
European arrest warrant issued for Mossad suspect: German official IRNA 14 Jun 2010 -- A European arrest warrant has been issued for an alleged Mossad agent who was recently arrested in the Polish capital Warsaw for his role in the killing of a Hamas official in Dubai, a justice ministry spokesman confirmed here Monday.
Suspect in Dubai Assassination Plot Arrested in Poland VOA 12 Jun 2010 -- German prosecutors say Polish authorities have arrested a suspected Israeli intelligence agent wanted in connection with the assassination of a Palestinian militant in Dubai.
Suspected Mossad agent arrested in Warsaw for role in Dubai killing IRNA 12 Jun 2010 -- A suspected Mossad agent who is on the German wanted list for his role in murder of a Hamas official in Dubai in January, has been arrested earlier this month at Warsaw airport upon entering the country, the weekly Der Spiegel reported Saturday.
Iran Says Trial for US Hikers Could Start Soon VOA 11 Jun 2010 -- A top Iranian official says three U.S. hikers detained in Iran on suspicion of spying could go on trial soon.
Israel still not pledged to stop cloning UK passports IRNA 11 Jun 2010 -- The British government has admitted that is still awaiting a pledge from Israel never to again clone passports.
Kyrgyzstan outlaws political police RIA Novosti 10 Jun 2010 -- Acting Kyrgyz Interior Minister Bolot Sher has signed a decree abolishing political police, the ministry press service said on Thursday
Boeing to Demonstrate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Cooperative Control Technologies for U.S. Air Force Boeing 10 Jun 2010 -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has received a three-year, $9.8 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to further develop and demonstrate technologies that will enable multiple small unmanned aerial vehicles to coordinate with each other and a manned airborne control station to more safely and effectively carry out intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
S. Korean General Arrested for Leaking Battle Plans VOA 10 Jun 2010 -- South Korea says one of its generals is under arrest. News media report his detention is part of a widening spy investigation that has some officials thinking North Korea may have obtained part of a critical U.S.-South Korean battle plan.
Tac Sat-3 completes groundbreaking experimental mission AFNS 10 Jun 2010 -- Tactical Satellite-3 will transition from an experimental demonstration to an operational asset June 12.
Iran summons Swiss ambassador IRNA 09 Jun 2010 -- Following publicity of documents related to abduction of Shahram Amiri, Swiss Ambassador to Tehran Livia Leu Agosti was summoned to Foreign Ministry.
Film on Amiri, proves existence of terrorism in US administration IRNA 09 Jun 2010 -- Senior parliamentarian: Documentary screened on the Iranian television is indication to the presence of terrorism in US administration.
Air Force officials announce remotely piloted aircraft pilot training pipeline AFNS 09 Jun 2010 -- Air Staff officials will institutionalize the remotely piloted aircraft pilot career field.
Spokesman: Exchanging Amiri with arrested Americans improper issue IRNA 08 Jun 2010 -- Iran’s FM Spokesman Mehman-parast: Exchanging Shahram Amiri with 3 Americans was an improper suggestion.
Mystery Deepens Over Missing Iranian Scientist After Second YouTube Video Surfaces RFE/RL 08 Jun 2010 -- Video has deepened mystery over Amiri, an Iranian nuclear scientist who went missing about a year ago.
High-tech radar maps defeat camouflage Army News 07 Jun 2010 -- To the untrained eye, U.S. Army radar-generated maps may look like a bird's-eye view of a city at night.
Global Hawk takes northern route, improves efficiency AFNS 07 Jun 2010 -- Since 12th RS' Global Hawks began flying the northern route, maintainers noticed ability to get the aircraft serviced and back more efficiently.
Gates Calls Clapper Right Choice for Top Intel Post AFPS 06 Jun 2010 -- James R. Clapper, President Barack Obama’s nominee to be the next director of national intelligence, is the right man for the job, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Transcript: Secretary Gates' Comments on the Nomination of James Clapper as Director of National Intelligence, en route to Baku, Azerbaijan DoD 06 Jun 2010 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates
Transcript: Remarks by the President in Announcement of James R. Clapper Jr. as Director of National Intelligence The White House 05 Jun 2010
Domestic inquiries into extrajudicial killings insufficient, UN expert stresses UN News Centre 03 Jun 2010 -- An independent United Nations human rights expert today stressed the need for international inquiries into serious allegations of extrajudicial executions in cases where national probes have been insufficient, citing examples relating to the Gaza Strip and Sri Lanka.
UN independent expert voices concerns over the practice of targeted killings UN News Centre 02 Jun 2010 -- A United Nations independent human rights expert today sounded the alarm about the practice of targeted killings, saying it had a tenuous legal basis and could undermine the rules that aim to prevent extrajudicial executions and guarantee people the right to life.

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