UK Spy Agencies Sign Deal with Amazon to Host Classified Information: Report
UK spy agencies have inked a billion-dollar deal with Amazon to host classified information on the tech giant’s cloud computing apparatus.
Intelligence Sharing
Japan Protests as South Korea Cancels Intelligence-Sharing Agreement
After a modestly hopeful week with a few encouraging signs of diplomatic engagement, the rift between South Korea and Japan took another turn for the worse on Thursday with South Korea’s announcement that it will cancel an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.
Official: Israel Willing to ‘Lend A Hand’ to Help Egypt Fight Islamic State
Israel, according to foreign reports, has assisted Egypt throughout its fight against the Islamic State insurgency in the northern Sinai Peninsula, including intelligence sharing and even allegedly carrying out drone strikes against the terrorists.
Manchester Terror: Shrapnel, Battery, and Detonator Found at the Scene
The American New York Times has released images of bomb components reportedly from the scene of Monday’s terror attack at the Manchester Arena. The remnants suggest a powerful, sophisticated device that may have had the ability to be detonated remotely by an accomplice.
Source: France, Belgium Push Intelligence Sharing After Paris Attacks
France and Belgium want to improve intelligence sharing between the nine European nations most concerned with jihadist threats in the wake of the Paris attacks, a French government source said Monday evening. French Prime Minister Manuel Valls and his Belgian
Australia Calls For Greater Intelligence Sharing In Asia To Stop Paris-Style Attack
SYDNEY – Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday called for greater intelligence sharing in Southeast Asia to stop a Paris-style terror attack and ordered local law enforcement officials to test their readiness to handle a mass casualty attack. Citing
Texas Opening New Intelligence Center to Battle Border Crime
With the signing of House Bill 11 on June 9 by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a new intelligence center will be established in Hidalgo County, designed to target border crime more effectively. However, details are unclear regarding how this center’s mission will differ significantly from the multiple fusion and joint intelligence centers located across the state, calling into question whether the $2.1 million start-up cost is justified.
Australia, Iran Sign Intelligence Sharing Accord
Australia and Iran have reached an agreement that allows for the two nations to share intelligence regarding the fight against Sunni jihadists in the Middle East, Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop announced over the weekend.
