The former sales director of Huawei and former Polish military intelligence member are currently on trial in Poland. The men are accused of spying and gathering sensitive data. After two… Continue reading "Huawei Employee Trial Unfolds in Poland"
On June 17, Spytalk published an article about Dong Jingwei, China’s Vice Minister of State Security and his rumored defection. If these rumors are to be believed, the State Security… Continue reading "UPDATED: Chinese Counterintelligence Chief Dong Jingwei Defection Rumors Disproven"
On 8 June, the US Department of Defense (DoD) announced that it has successfully demonstrated a $90 million network prototype under its 5G-to-Next G Initiative (5GI). Built exclusively in the… Continue reading "US Demonstrates $90 Million Military 5G Prototype"
In the fallout following the collapse of the Open Skies treaty, Russo-American relations continue on a downwards trend. On 9 June, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree officially… Continue reading "Russia Cancels “Open Lands” Memorandum"
On 2 June, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems announced that its new CubeSats (miniature satellites that operate in low Earth orbit) equipped with laser communications terminals have completed ground testing. Two… Continue reading "Space Force Expanding Partnership with SpaceX"
Online study services like Chegg and Quizlet have grown increasingly popular among students in recent years (the author included) and apparently among US military servicemembers as well. Anything from unit… Continue reading "Classified US Military Information Exposed Through Online Flash Cards"
A number of top Japanese companies have announced their decision to stop relying on Chinese drones due to security concerns. Chinese drones may send back sensitive data to their manufacturers… Continue reading "Japanese Companies Seek Alternatives to Chinese Drones; New US Drone Deployment to Japan"
In the news this week we have seen further developments in the Russian-Ukrainian border tensions as well as a diplomatic clash between Czechia and Russia over covert operations, an increased… Continue reading "Weekend Briefing (19-23 April)"
The Czech Republic has ordered 18 Russian diplomats identified as GRU and SVR intelligence operatives to leave the country, after Prime Minister Andrej Babis said late on 17 April, that… Continue reading "Czech Republic Accuses GRU Of 2014 Ammunition Depot Explosion"
On 16 April, Norway announced that it has revised an agreement with the United States on how American military activities in Norway are regulated. Under the revised agreement, the US… Continue reading "US to Build Additional Military Infrastructure in Norway"