June 2009 Intelligence News

Northrop Grumman Completes First Flight of Land-Based MQ-8B Fire Scout Northrop Grumman 30 Jun 2009 -- A Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS), designated P7, has successfully completed first flight operations at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz.
Cases of Aerial Espionage against DPRK on Steady Increase KCNA 30 Jun 2009 -- US the south Korean perpetrated aerial espionage against the DPRK in June by mobilizing reconnaissance planes.
Lukashenka Pardons Imprisoned U.S. Lawyer RFE/RL 30 Jun 2009 -- The Belarusian government has announced a presidential pardon for Emmanuel Zeltser, imprisoned for nearly a year on espionage charges.
New Air Force commerical highlights unmanned aircraft system AFNS 30 Jun 2009 -- An Air Force commercial highlighting the technology of the unmanned aircraft systems is airing nationally.
Northrop Grumman and U.S. Air Force Unveil Next-Generation of High-Flying Global Hawk Unmanned Aircraft Northrop Grumman 25 Jun 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and the U.S. Air Force unveiled the next-generation of high-flying unmanned aircraft - the RQ-4 Block 40 Global Hawk - in a ceremony today at Northrop Grumman's Palmdale, Calif., manufacturing facility.
Report: Kim Jong Il's Son Appointed as Head of Spy Agency VOA 24 Jun 2009 -- S. Korean newspaper: North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has put his youngest son in charge of the country's secret police.
Brazil views terrorism as possible cause of Air France crash RIA Novosti 24 Jun 2009 -- Brazil's special forces are investigating all possible causes of the Air France crash in the Atlantic, including a terrorist attack.
Russia buys 12 spy drones from Israel RIA Novosti 22 Jun 2009 -- Russia has bought 12 unmanned aerial vehicles from Israel in a recent deal worth $53 million.
Thales and Sagem take major role in EDA’s MIDCAS contract, preparing the integration of UAVs in civilian airspace Sagem (Safran group) 20 Jun 2009 -- Sagem (Safran group) and Thales are major contributors to the MIDCAS (Mid-air Collision Avoidance System) contract, signed today at the Paris Air Show by the European Defence Agency (EDA) and a European industrial consortium. MIDCAS aims to develop an anti-collision system for “sense and avoid” type drones, allowing their integration in civilian airspace.
Navy Laser Success Key in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Research, Development Navy NewsStand 19 Jun 2009 -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), with support from Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren, for the first time successfully tracked, engaged and destroyed a threat representative unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) while in flight at Naval Air Warfare Center, China Lake, Calif., June 7.
Thai Lawyers for Chinese 'Spy' Appeal Revoked Refugee Status VOA 19 Jun 2009 -- Lawyers for a Chinese dissident in Thailand are appealing for his refugee status after the UNHCR revoked it.
US Couple Accused of Spying for Cuba Requests Release on Bail VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- Elderly US couple accused of spying for Cuba asked a judge to release them on bail, under certain conditions.
Ukraine Demands Russia's FSB Officers Out Of Crimea RFE/RL 18 Jun 2009 -- Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers who are working with the Black Sea Fleet must leave Ukraine by December 13.
Suspected US Drones Kill 9 in Pakistan VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- Pakistani intelligence officials say a suspected U.S. missile strike has killed nine people in northwest Pakistan.
PTDS serves as surveillance force multiplier Army News 18 Jun 2009 -- As U.S. forces begin a troop surge in Afghanistan while maintaining security in Iraq the need for a persistent view of the battlefield is paramount.
Navy Revises Intelligence Manpower Distribution Navy NewsStand 17 Jun 2009 -- As demand for Navy's intelligence expertise continued to grow, Navy intelligence professionals working hard to keep pace.
DCNS and Thales awarded Phase 2 of the UAV Deck Landing Study D2AD Thales 17 Jun 2009 -- The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded DCNS and Thales the second phase of the D2AD* study to design and demonstrate an automatic takeoff, landing and deck landing system for rotary-wing UAVs. Phase 2 demonstration trials will be conducted in Mesa, Arizona, and will use the AH-6U Little Bird unmanned helicopter from Boeing.
Unique Global Hawk Capabilities Ready to Help Meet Challenges of Multiple Potential Missions Northrop Grumman 16 Jun 2009 -- While other unmanned reconnaissance aircraft fill a specific niche in the military, the versatility of Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) RQ-4 Global Hawk in adapting its unique attributes to multiple national security missions will be a key display at the International Paris Air Show through June 21, 2009.
Raytheon Adapts Common Ground System to KillerBee® Unmanned Aircraft System Raytheon 16 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has tested a proven, open- software architecture unmanned ground system that enables one ground station to control multiple KillerBee Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
Raytheon's KillerBee® Unmanned Aircraft System Tests Heavy Fuel Engine Raytheon 16 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), with its teammate XRDi, completed testing of its KillerBee unmanned aircraft system heavy fuel engine. KillerBee's purpose-built HFE is highly efficient and reliable compared with conventional gasoline engines converted to burn heavy fuels.
Enhanced Global Hawk to roll out June 25 AFNS 16 Jun 2009 -- Air Force and Northrop Grumman officials will roll out the first Block 40 RQ-4 Global Hawk June 25 at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.
Iraqi air force builds ISR foundation with help from Airmen AFNS 16 Jun 2009 -- The Iraqi air force is taking shape under the watchful guidance and support of Airmen.
Boeing Creates Unmanned Airborne Systems Division Boeing 15 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced the formation of an Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS) division within its defense and space business unit
Boeing Acquisition of eXMeritus, Inc. Enhances Capabilities in Cyber and Intelligence Markets Boeing 15 Jun 2009 -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire eXMeritus, Inc., a Fairfax, Va.-based company that provides hardware and software to federal government and law enforcement organizations for sharing information securely across classified and unclassified networks and systems.
EADS Defence & Security highlights Advanced UAV in full scale EADS 15 Jun 2009 -- At the Paris Air Show 2009, EADS Defence & Security (DS) presents the mock-up of the the latest unmanned aerial system: the Advanced UAV, the proposed Franco-German-Spanish UAV programme for the development and production of a fully autonomous system for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions.
Raytheon's KillerBee® Unmanned Aircraft System Tests New Datalink Raytheon 15 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) tested a miniature common datalink that enables the KillerBee unmanned aircraft system to operate on an open network architecture.
Sagem and Stemme present Patroller™, a long-endurance surveillance drone for defense and security missions Sagem (Safran group) 15 Jun 2009 -- At the Paris Air Show today, Sagem (SAFRAN group) and Stemme are unveiling Patroller™, a new dual long-endurance surveillance drone for both defense and security missions.
Cybersecurity Poses Unprecedented Challenge to National Security, Lynn Says AFPS 15 Jun 2009 -- Threats to US-based computer networks represent an unprecedented national security challenge.
Airmen execute Project Liberty AFNS 15 Jun 2009 -- Airmen assigned to the 362nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Detachment 1 charged with the task of standing up new ISR mission.
Weapons School graduates first UAS, Raptor course students AFNS 15 Jun 2009 -- USAF Weapons School graduated its first unmanned aircraft systems and F-22 Raptor validation course students.
KCNA Snubs U.S. Much Publicized Story about "Counterfeiting" KCNA 15 Jun 2009 -- The US is again floating the fiction of the DPRK's "counterfeiting money."
Director of National Reconnaissance Office Named DoD 12 Jun 2009 -- Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has appointed, with concurrence of the Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair, retired Air Force Gen. Bruce Carlson as the 17th director of the National Reconnaissance Office
New software system offers better accessibility, speed AFNS 12 Jun 2009 -- Intelligence analysts got delivery of the latest version of DCGS Integration Backbone.
Air Force official discusses 21st century ISR challenges AFNS 11 Jun 2009 -- In an environment marked by ever-increasing threats, Airmen must enhance focus on information gathering and sharing.
MC-12 flies first combat mission AFNS 11 Jun 2009 -- The Air Force's newest intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft flew its first combat sortie June 10 over Iraq.
MC-12 joins the fight in Iraq AFNS 11 Jun 2009 -- The Air Force's new MC-12 Liberty aircraft arrived June 8 to Joint Base Balad.
IAI's Maritime Heron UAS Shows Advanced Capabilities in Successful Demonstration Israel Aerospace Industries 10 Jun 2009 -- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and a Spanish company held a joint demonstration of IAI's MALAT Division's maritime Heron Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) a few weeks ago in the Canary Islands of Spain.
Raytheon Submits KillerBee® Unmanned Aircraft System Bid to U.S. Navy Raytheon 10 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) submitted its KillerBee unmanned aircraft system in response to the U.S. Navy's Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Tier II request for proposal.
Research officials study energy harvesting for future unmanned aircraft AFNS 08 Jun 2009 -- University of Washington team working on airborne solar cells expected to power Air Force unmanned aircraft in the future.
Report: Top US Lawyers Thought Harsh Interrogation Legal VOA 07 Jun 2009 -- A report in a top U.S. newspaper says U.S. Justice Department lawyers in 2005 thought the Central Intelligence Agency's harsh interrogation tactics were a mistake, but legal.
Castro Calls US Spy Case 'Ridiculous' VOA 07 Jun 2009 -- Former Cuban President Fidel Castro says the case of the two Americans accused of spying for Cuba is "ridiculous."
Unseen Eye Keeps Watch Over Soldiers in Afghanistan AFPS 05 Jun 2009 -- An unseen 14-foot guardian patrols eastern Afghanistan day and night, searching for enemies who would wreak havoc on the country.
Boeing Submits CANES C4I Proposal to US Navy Boeing 03 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] on June 2 submitted its proposal to develop the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) program for the U.S. Navy
Venezuela's Chavez accuses CIA of assassination plot RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has alleged that the US Central Intelligence Agency was planning to shoot down his plane.
Egyptian arrested on espionage for Zionist regime IRNA 03 Jun 2009 -- An Egyptian national was arrested in southern Lebanon charged with spying for the Zionist regime.
Raytheon Completes Acceptance Testing for Intelligence-Sharing Backbone Raytheon 02 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company's (NYSE: RTN) Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Integration Backbone, or DIB, team has completed a rigorous, multiple-day test of its new DIB version 1.3, representing an important step toward delivering new intelligence-sharing technology to users worldwide.
CIA director meets President Zardari, assures support in anti-terror IRNA 02 Jun 2009 -- US Director National Intelligence: US and international community willing to help Pakistan in its fight against militants.

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