Intelligence
Europe Intelligence Update: Chinese Spy Case and Russian Cyberattacks
Belgium is investigating suspected Chinese semiconductor espionage as researchers detail a Russian-linked cyber campaign targeting European institutions.
Intelligence
Belgium
Belgium Keeps NATO Intern in Custody in Espionage Probe
A Belgian court has kept a former NATO intern in custody over suspected espionage at SHAPE, as investigators examine a possible link to China.
Germany
Leipzig Drone Probe Tracks Sabotage Links Across Europe
German investigators are examining Poland and Serbia links in the Leipzig drone plot as the case raises questions over cross-border sabotage networks.
European Union
EU Cuts Russian Mission in Brussels Amid Espionage Concerns
Russia has withdrawn around 20 diplomatic staff from Brussels after the EU capped its mission at 40 amid concerns over Russian intelligence activity in Europe.
Germany
Germany Identifies Suspects in Russian Intelligence Operation
German investigators have identified suspects in the Leipzig drone plot as Berlin links the operation to Russian state structures and disposable agents.
Analysis
The Rise of OSINT Analysts in Defense: Why Industry Is Building Its Own Intelligence Capacity
Defense companies are no longer outsourcing intelligence — they're hiring OSINT analysts in record numbers. Here's what's driving the surge and what it means for the industry.
OSINT
10 Free OSINT Tools Every Defence Analyst Should Be Using in 2026
From tracking warships to spotting military aircraft and mapping live conflict zones, these 10 free tools are the core of any serious open-source intelligence workflow in 2026.