MI5 accuses Chinese institute of funding espionage through British AI research
MI5 has for the first time published an open “espionage alert” accusing the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI), also known as the China Academy of General Technology, of acting in the interests of China’s Ministry of State Security. According to MI5, the institute has “very strong ties” to China’s…
Bundeswehr to set up first drone regiment in 2027
Germany’s armed forces will form their first regiment for unmanned systems. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced this on Thursday at the Bergen training area. He said an independent unit for unmanned systems will be established in the course of 2027. The regiment is planned to have up to 600 service…
UK imposes a new package of sanctions against Russia
The UK Foreign Office announced a new package of sanctions against Russia on 1 October. It covers 23 individuals and entities and eight vessels. According to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the package is aimed at restricting funding for the war, putting pressure on networks that London describes as…
Couple detained in Latvia on suspicion of spying for Russian military intelligence
Latvia’s State Security Service (VDD), together with the Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD), has detained two Latvian citizens — a man and a woman — on suspicion of gathering information about the country’s defence sector on behalf of Russian military intelligence. The VDD announced this on 1 October. Criminal…
Burnham says Iran was involved in incident at US-used base in Gloucestershire
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the authorities have “convincing grounds” to believe Iran was involved in an incident at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The base is used by US forces for operations linked to Iran. Burnham made the remarks on Wednesday, 30 September, in interviews with the BBC and…