September 2011 Intelligence News

Fire Scout Completes First Navy Unmanned Flight On Biofuel NNS 30 Sep 2011 -- The Navy reached a milestone in its quest to gain energy independence today, when an MQ-8B Fire Scout successfully flew the first unmanned biofueled flight at Webster Field in St. Inigoes, Md.
Al-Awlaki's Death Leaves Gap in al-Qaida VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- The death of a senior al-Qaida figure by a U.S. air strike in Yemen leaves a gap in the senior ranks of Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula.
Al-Awlaki was Prominent Al-Qaida Voice Aimed at West VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- Radical cleric and wanted terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki was killed in Yemen in what news reports say was a coordinated air strike by the U.S. CIA.
Obama: Killing of Awlaki a Major Blow to al-Qaida VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- US President Barack Obama says the killing of radical American-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki is a significant milestone in the effort to defeat the al-Qaida terror network.
Panetta: Awlaki Airstrike Shows U.S.-Yemeni Cooperation AFPS 30 Sep 2011 -- A U.S. airstrike that killed Yemeni-based terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki early this morning is a testament to the close cooperation between the United States and Yemen.
American-Born al-Qaida Leader Killed in Yemen VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- Radical U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki has been killed in an airstrike in Yemen that news reports say was orchestrated by the U.S. CIA.
A Look at Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- Fighters with al-Qaida's Yemen-based affiliate originated in the ranks of the mujahedin veterans of the anti-Soviet war in the 1980s in Afghanistan.
Yemeni forces kill 'al-Qaeda leader' RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2011 -- Suspected al-Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki has been killed in Yemen.
US-Born Preacher With Al-Qaeda Links Killed In Yemen RFE/RL 30 Sep 2011 -- The militant whom Washington considered the biggest threat to its homeland security, Anwar al-Awlaki, has been killed in Yemen.
American al-Qaida Leader Killed in Yemen VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- Officials in the United States and Yemen say radical U.S. born cleric Anwar al Awlaki has been killed, in what reports say was an American airstrike in Yemen.
Amid US Pakistan Rift, Both Sides Look to Beijing VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- U.S. accusations of links between Pakistan’s spy agency and one of the deadliest terrorist networks operating in Afghanistan have severely strained an already tense relationship.
Pakistan to US: Respect Sovereignty, Solidarity VOA 30 Sep 2011 -- Pakistan’s spy chief has told top political leaders of the country that his agency maintains contacts with elements within the anti-American Haqqani network.
Professor detained for allegedly spying for China CNA 30 Sep 2011 -- A Central Police University associate professor who was suspected of acting as a spy for China was detained by prosecutors.
Pakistani Leaders Meet to Discuss Allegations of Haqqani Link VOA 29 Sep 2011 -- Leaders of Pakistan’s rival political parties and top military commanders have begun an “all-party conference” in Islamabad to try to formulate a national response to U.S. allegations.
Pakistan Says U.S. Pressure Must End RFE/RL 29 Sep 2011 -- Pakistani PM Gilani has called on the US to stop blaming Islamabad for regional instability, as Washington stepped up pressure on Islamabad to crack down on militancy.
Amnesty calls on Lithuania to reopen probe into secret CIA prisons RIA Novosti 29 Sep 2011 -- Lithuania should reopen a criminal investigation into secret CIA prisons on its territory.
Panetta at DIA 50th Anniversary Ceremony DoD 29 Sep 2011
Panetta: DIA ‘Quiet Heroes’ Mark 50th Anniversary AFPS 29 Sep 2011 -- Every day the quiet heroes of the DiA collect, distill and distribute information that helps America’s warriors defeat its enemies.
US Empowered Pakistan Spy Agency VOA 28 Sep 2011 -- Adm. Mike Mullen set off a firestorm when he bluntly accused Pakistan's ISI of backing militants’ attacks in Afghanistan.
White House Pressed on Pakistan-Haqqani Links VOA 28 Sep 2011 -- White House officials are facing questions about the top U.S. military officer’s recent controversial remarks on the relationship between Pakistan’s government and an al-Qaida-linked militant group.
KCNA on Japan's Launch of Spy Satellite KCNA 28 Sep 2011 -- Recently, Japan launched a new intelligence gathering satellite at Tanegashima Space Center for the purpose of monitoring the military facilities of the DPRK.
Pakistan Warns US to End 'Negative Messaging' on Militancy VOA 27 Sep 2011 -- Pakistani PM Gilani has warned the US that it must end "negative messaging" accusing Pakistan of supporting militant attacks.
Pakistan Pushes Back Against U.S. RFE/RL 27 Sep 2011 -- Pakistan has warned the United States to stop accusing it of playing a double game with Islamist militants.
Taliban Says Haqqani Network Has No Ties To Pakistan RFE/RL 27 Sep 2011 -- The Taliban has rejected claims that it or any of its allies have ties to the Pakistani government.
Taliban Says it Controls Haqqani Network, Denies Links to Pakistan VOA 27 Sep 2011 -- The Taliban says it, not Pakistan, controls the Haqqani network.
Defense Intelligence Agency Celebrates 50-Year Legacy AFPS 27 Sep 2011 -- Since it began operations Oct. 1, 1961, the Defense Intelligence Agency has changed along with the nature of national security threats.
KCNA Commentary on U.S. Drone Operation KCNA 27 Sep 2011 -- Secret U.S. drone bases were built in Ethiopia and Seychelles. The construction of a secret airfield is now making brisk headway on the Arabian Peninsula.
Minju Joson on Japan's Military Moves against DPRK KCNA 27 Sep 2011 -- Some time ago, Japan launched a new intelligence gathering satellite.
Ex-Afghan Minister: Pressure On ISI To End Ties With Terror Groups RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- A former Afghan official says pressure is mounting on Pakistan to end its support for extremist groups.
Kabul attack militants product of CIA, not Pakistan - minister RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- The Haqqani group was the CIA's creation, Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar said.
US Citizen Killed in Kabul Attack VOA 26 Sep 2011 -- An American citizen has been killed and another wounded in a shooting incident at a U.S. Embassy annex in Kabul.
U.S. Citizen Killed By Afghan Employee At Kabul Embassy Annex RFE/RL 26 Sep 2011 -- The U.S. Embassy in Kabul says an Afghan employee has killed an American citizen and injured another in a "shooting incident."
Afghan employee kills U.S. citizen at Kabul CIA station RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- An Afghan employee has killed one U.S. citizen and injured another at a compound believed to house the CIA station in Kabul.
U.S. Move to Deploy "Global Hawk" in S. Korea KCNA 26 Sep 2011 -- The United States is contemplating deploying "Global Hawk" in south Korea.
Russian drone aircraft crashes in Ingushetia RIA Novosti 26 Sep 2011 -- A small unmanned aerial vehicle crashed near a highway in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Ingushetia.
Unmanned Block 10 Global Hawks Built by Northrop Grumman Complete Air Force Service, Embark Upon New Missions Northrop Grumman 23 Sep 2011 -- A U.S. Air Force Block 10 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft, built by Northrop Grumman, completed its last mission in late May.
Analysts: Fraying US-Pakistan Ties Imperil Afghan Peace Efforts VOA 23 Sep 2011 -- Pakistani officials sounded off with angry and categorical responses to Adm. Mike Mullen's allegations that their Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) is backing militants.
Under The Spotlight, Questions Raised About Haqqani Network Ties With Pakistan RFE/RL 23 Sep 2011 -- The villain responsible for the raft of violence against U.S. targets in Kabul has been identified.
Pakistan's Army Chief Dismisses US Charge of al-Qaida Links VOA 23 Sep 2011 -- Pakistan's army chief is dismissing U.S. accusations that its military spy agency supports al-Qaida-linked militants.
Pakistan Warns US it Risks Losing an Ally Over Afghan Accusations VOA 23 Sep 2011 -- Pakistani officials have responded angrily to U.S. accusations that the country's intelligence agency supported attacks by the Haqqani militant network.
Pakistan hits out at U.S. over terrorist links comments RIA Novosti 23 Sep 2011 -- Pakistan has said the US risks losing it as its ally after America's most senior military officer accused the country's intelligence service of helping carry out deadly attacks on Western targets in Afghanistan.
White House Asks Pakistan To Break With Terror Network RFE/RL 23 Sep 2011 -- The US has called on Pakistan to "break any link they have" with the Taliban-affiliated Haqqani militant network.
White House Calls on Pakistan to Break Links With Haqqani Network VOA 23 Sep 2011 -- The White House is calling on Pakistan’s government to break any links it has with the militant Haqqani Network.
Exercise integrates manned, unmanned aircraft Army News 22 Sep 2011 -- Systems on display at the MUSIC, exercise are expected to make their way to Afghanistan within the next two years.
Lockheed Martin To Upgrade Distributed Common Ground System Intelligence Sharing Capability Lockheed Martin 22 Sep 2011 -- Sharing intelligence data and services between the Department of Defense, Government agencies and coalition partners is becoming more seamless as Lockheed Martin upgrades the infrastructure that connects these multiple intelligence entities.
U.S. Military Chief Says Pakistan 'Exporting Violence' To Afghanistan RFE/RL 22 Sep 2011 -- US military's outgoing chief Admiral Mike Mullen has accused Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence of actively supporting Haqqani network.
US Military: Pakistan Aided Embassy Attack VOA 22 Sep 2011 -- The top U.S. military official has accused Pakistan of exporting violent extremism to Afghanistan by using militants as an “arm” of its military spy service.
Drones: Pakistan Has No Leg To Stand On RFE/RL 22 Sep 2011 -- Recent drone attack that reportedly killed Al-Qaeda leader Abu Hafs al-Shahri in Waziristan is the latest result of a CIA campaign that began in 2004.
Report: US Building Drone Bases in Africa, Arabian Peninsula VOA 21 Sep 2011 -- The US is reported to be expanding a secret drone program in east Africa and the Arabian peninsula.
Pakistan, US spy chiefs discuss Haqqani network IRNA 21 Sep 2011 -- Pakistan’s spy chief Lt. General Ahmed Shuja Pasha visited Washington quietly for a one day visit to meet with his CIA counterpart.
Gray Eagle Takes Off With New Capabilities Army News 21 Sep 2011 -- During the first Gray Eagle deployment, Iraqi residents were going to the polls to vote.
Kiowa Flies High With Unmanned Aircraft Army News 21 Sep 2011 -- Kiowa helicopter units deploying to theater will soon have another combat tool that will up their battle game.
Redstone Organization Reaches Out For Airspace Army News 21 Sep 2011 -- Remoteness from everyday life made Dugway a good place for flying unmanned aircraft systems.
MUSIC integrates unmanned, manned aircraft Army News 19 Sep 2011 -- The Project Offices for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Apache Attack Helicopter and Armed Scout Helicopter conducted an exercise showcasing advancements made in aircraft interoperability, referred to as the Manned Unmanned System Integration Capability, or MUSIC, Exercise at Michael Army Airfield, Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, today.
Azerbaijan to build 60 pilotless spy planes for its army RIA Novosti 19 Sep 2011 -- Azerbaijan's armed forces will take delivery of 60 Orbiter and Aerostar unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) by the end of this year, the Azerbaijan Press Agency (APA) said on Monday quoting military sources.
Iran Considers Release of US Hikers VOA 17 Sep 2011 -- The lawyer for two Americans jailed in Iran says he needs the signature of one more judge on bail papers before his clients can be released.
NRO Maintains Nation's Intel Satellite Edge AFPS 16 Sep 2011 -- The National Reconnaissance Office is 50 years old this month, but its mission of designing, building, launching and maintaining America's intelligence satellites is always future focused, its chief said yesterday.
Intelligence Chiefs: Al-Qaida Weaker But Still Committed AFPS 13 Sep 2011 -- Ten years after 9/11, al-Qaida is weaker and the U.S. intelligence community is more effective, the nation's top intelligence officials told Congress today.
Iranian President Says US Hikers to Soon See Release VOA 13 Sep 2011 -- Two Americans imprisoned in Iran since July 2009 and recently convicted of spying are about to be released, according to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. A lawyer for the pair indicates that bail of half a million dollars has been set for each man.
Detained Americans in Iran to be freed on $500,000 bail each IRNA 13 Sep 2011 -- The lawyer of two US detainees told IRNA on Tuesday that the Bench 36 of the Revolutionary Court had ruled that the two detainees can be freed on a $500,000 bail each.
Iran to release US nationals on bail ISNA 13 Sep 2011 -- Iran is going to release the two American nationals on bail.
Iran's Ahmadinejad Says Jailed Americans Should Be Freed Soon RFE/RL 13 Sep 2011 -- Two Americans jailed in Iran as spies appear on the verge of a reprieve after the Iranian president, Mahmud Ahmadinejad, told U.S. news outlets that he was working to have them freed in two days.
Britain rejects compromise deal on Litvinenko - paper RIA Novosti 13 Sep 2011 -- Britain has dismissed a Russian proposal to open a joint investigation into the 2006 death of Alexander Litvinenko, a leading Russian paper said on Tuesday, citing a source close to the talks.
C4ISR Center of Excellence meets BRAC deadline, celebrates arrival of last moving truck to APG Army News 12 Sep 2011 -- The last moving truck carrying C4ISR Center of Excellence equipment arrived at Aberdeen Proving Ground Sept. 1, signifying the completion of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure move from Fort Monmouth to APG.
U.K. PM Says Litvinenko Case No Barrier To Russia Trade Ties RFE/RL 12 Sep 2011 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron says Britain and Russia can overcome stumbling blocks in their political relations and boost trade ties.
Cameron denies sacrificing Litvinenko issue for trade RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2011 -- British Prime Minister David Cameron dismissed suggestions on Monday that the U.K. had 'parked' the issue of the death of Alexander Litvinenko for trade relations.
Lugovoi to demand Litvinenko autopsy results RIA Novosti 12 Sep 2011 -- Former KGB officer Andrei Lugovoi, the chief suspect in the 2006 killing of Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko, has said he will demand Litvinenko's autopsy results from British police.
Leaked Document Reveals U.S. Anger With 'Dishonest' Ter-Petrossian RFE/RL 09 Sep 2011 -- U.S. diplomatic records disclosed by WikiLeaks show Armenian opposition leader Levon Ter-Petrossian angering the U.S. ambassador.
Defense-Intelligence Integration Strongest Since 9/11 AFPS 08 Sep 2011 -- The 9/11 attacks on the U.S. homeland forged a bond between the Defense Department and national-mission intelligence agencies.
10 Years After 9/11 Guantanamo Still Open, Still Controversial VOA 08 Sep 2011 -- The US Guantanamo Bay Detention Center gained notoriety after 2002 when images of shackled detainees hit the front pages.
Chief of the General Staff responds to Baha Mousa Inquiry Report UK MOD 08 Sep 2011
Dr Liam Fox responds to High Court endorsement of MOD's approach to investigating Iraq abuse UK MOD 08 Sep 2011
Army Inspector's report into detainee handling published UK MOD 08 Sep 2011 -- An independent report into detainee handling by the British Army has been published today, Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey has announced.
Publication of the Baha Mousa Inquiry Report UK MOD 08 Sep 2011 -- Sir William Gage has today, 8 September 2011, published the report of his independent public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of Baha Mousa in Iraq in 2003.
UK soldiers committed gratuitous violence against Iraqis, inquiry finds IRNA 08 Sep 2011 -- British soldiers inflicted an 'appalling episode of serious gratuitous violence' on Iraqi civilians, inquiry into 2003 death found.
US-Pakistan Joint Raid in Pakistan Hopeful Sign for Ties VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- Ties between the intelligence agencies of Pakistan and the United States have been severely strained since May.
Travel ban on people linked to Osama’s panel IRNA 07 Sep 2011 -- A commission investigating US military raid to kill Osama bin Laden slapped travel restrictions on all people related to the events.
NATO Suspends Transfers To Some Afghan Prisons RFE/RL 07 Sep 2011 -- NATO-led forces in Afghanistan have stopped sending detainees to several Afghan prisons amid allegations that torture is a common practice by Afghan authorities.
US Scientist Pleads Guilty to Espionage VOA 07 Sep 2011 -- A U.S. space scientist has pleaded guilty to attempted espionage for trying to sell classified information to a U.S. federal agent posing as an Israeli intelligence officer.
ROC determined to prevent information leaks: MND CNA 07 Sep 2011 -- The military of the Republic of China is determined to prevent information leaks despite recent improvements of cross-Taiwan Strait relations.
Retired General Takes Charge at US Spy Agency VOA 06 Sep 2011 -- The former U.S. general who masterminded the troop surges in Iraq and Afghanistan is now officially giving orders at the CIA.
Petraeus Sworn In As New CIA Chief RFE/RL 06 Sep 2011 -- Newly retired General David Petraeus has been sworn in as director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency.
Travel Ban Imposed on Pakistani Doctor Involved in bin Laden Raid VOA 06 Sep 2011 -- A Pakistani commission has imposed a travel ban on doctor who assisted the United States in raid that killed Osama bin Laden.
Moslehi reports to Assembly of Experts on intel min performance IRNA 06 Sep 2011 -- Intelligence Minister Heidar Moslehi said presented a report on performance of the Intelligence Ministry to the Assembly of Experts.
German parliament to dwell on secret service coop with Libya IRNA 06 Sep 2011 -- A top-secret German parliamentary committee is to focus on the degree of cooperation between Germany's foreign intelligence agency and the Libyan secret service.
American Engineer Found Killed in Kabul VOA 06 Sep 2011 -- Afghan intelligence officials say an American civilian engineer has been found murdered in Kabul.
President backs protege's version in Wikileaks brouhaha CNA 06 Sep 2011 -- President Ma declined to comment on newly released diplomatic cables on Wikileaks.
AIT condemns Wikileaks, refuses to verify information CNA 06 Sep 2011 -- The American Institute in Taiwan condemned the leaks and refused to verify the information.
Armenian Officials Deny 2008 Election Rigged RFE/RL 06 Sep 2011 -- Armenian authorities has strongly denied a top U.S. diplomat's reported claims that the February 2008 presidential election was rigged in favor of Serzh Sarkisian, the ruling establishment's candidate.
Inquiry Examines Possible British-led Renditions to Libya VOA 05 Sep 2011 -- British PM Cameron has set up a panel to look into allegations British security services were involved in delivering terrorism suspects to Libya.
British Torture Inquiry To Examine Libya Claims RFE/RL 05 Sep 2011 -- Britain said it will examine allegations that the country was involved in rendition of terror suspects to Libya.
Belhaj seeks apology from US/UK on transfer of dissidents to Libya IRNA 05 Sep 2011 -- The commander of the military council in Tripoli Abdul Hakim Belhaj is seeking an apology from the US and UK.
US considers Pak spy agency dangerous IRNA 05 Sep 2011 -- Wikileaks has revealed that US officials consider Pakistani top intelligence agency as a dangerous organization.
New Legal Questions For Assange In Australia VOA 05 Sep 2011 -- Julian Assange, the Australian-born founder of the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks, could face prosecution in Australia.
Latest Wikileaks Haul Bolsters Reports Zimbabwe's Mugabe Has Cancer VOA 05 Sep 2011 -- US diplomatic cables released by whistle-blowing website Wikileaks include one quoting a top official saying President Robert Mugabe has prostate cancer.
Unmanned reconnaissance and target engagement combined – WABEP demonstrator flights successfully completed Rheinmetall Defence 05 Sep 2011 -- Rheinmetall Defence of Düsseldorf and its partner Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have successfully tested the new WABEP system of systems.
Tajik Border Guards Dogged By Animal Neglect Allegations RFE/RL 05 Sep 2011 -- The suggestion that sniffer dogs provided by the United States may have been sold off certainly has Tajik officials on the defensive.
US wants Pakistan releases CIA agent IRNA 04 Sep 2011 -- The United States has sought the intervention of Pakistan’s top political leadership to secure the release of a doctor who worked for the CIA.
HRW releases secret files on US, UK ties to hunt Libyan dissidents IRNA 03 Sep 2011 -- Secret files released by Human Rights Watch show close relationship between United States, UK and Libyan intelligence agencies.
CACI Awarded Prime Position on $40 Million Program to Support National Air and Space Intelligence Center CACI 01 Sep 2011 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that it has been awarded one of three prime positions to support the National Air and Space Intelligence Center's (NASIC) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Engineering Support Services II (SESS II) initiative for enhanced analysis and information technology capabilities.
US Afghan War Commander Takes Helm at CIA VOA 01 Sep 2011 -- In his previous job as the U.S. commander in Afghanistan General David Petraeus had some familiarity with CIA operations and analysis.
WikiLeaks Blames Newspaper for Uncensored Cable Leak VOA 01 Sep 2011 -- The anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks has confirmed reports of a breach that has led to a massive amount of cables being released.
Taiwan sends clarifying statement over Chinese infiltration CNA 01 Sep 2011 -- The Government Information Office sent a clarifying statement to the Wall Street Journal regarding a recent op-ed piece.
Suspected Chinese spy ship near Indian Islands detected IRNA 01 Sep 2011 -- A suspected Chinese spy ship apparently camouflaged as a fishing trawler has been detected by the Navy near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
117th Space team arrives home again Army News 01 Sep 2011 -- The six Soldiers of the 117th Space Battalion's Army Space Support Team 22 were welcomed back home here Aug. 19.

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