Germany
Munich Arson Suspects Linked to Alleged GRU Network, FAZ Says
FAZ reports that German investigators suspect a GRU connection to an arson attempt near Helsing and Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. The link remains unconfirmed.
Germany
Germany Probes Suspected Explosives Near Wunstorf Drone
German investigators are examining suspected explosive material found near drone wreckage close to Wunstorf, home of the Luftwaffe A400M fleet.
Analysis
The Counterparty Problem: Why Corporate Intelligence Is Becoming a Security Issue in Europe
Sanctions, opaque ownership and tighter investment screening are reshaping how European companies assess business partners. As commercial risk and national security overlap, knowing the legal entity behind a deal may no longer be enough.
Russia
European Intelligence Warns Russian Hybrid Threat Is Rising
Czech, Latvian and Swedish intelligence assessments point to rising Russian sabotage, cyber and influence activity across Europe, while differing on escalation risks.
Industry Spotlight
FOREUS in Wien: Europäischer Private Intelligence Service
FOREUS mit Sitz in Wien verbindet private Intelligence, Ermittlungen und eigene Technologie. Das Unternehmen arbeitet unter anderem in den Bereichen OSINT, HUMINT, Asset Tracing, Corporate Intelligence und grenzüberschreitende Ermittlungen.
Germany
German Ports Warn of Espionage and Sabotage Threats
German ports warn that cyberattacks, espionage and sabotage increasingly threaten infrastructure central to NATO military movements across Europe.
Austria
Austria Nears Agreement on New Espionage Law Targeting Wider Foreign Intelligence Activity
Austria is nearing agreement on a major overhaul of its espionage laws that would widen authorities’ ability to pursue foreign intelligence activity conducted from Austrian territory.
Germany
Germany Moves Toward Automated Biometric Searches Across the Open Internet
Germany is advancing legislation that would allow federal authorities to automatically match biometric data against publicly available images online, bringing AI-assisted internet searches into police investigations.
OSINT
OSINT Researchers Trace GRU-Linked Information Operation Targeting the Baltics
DFRLab researchers mapped a Storm-1516 operation targeting the Baltic states, uncovering cloned news sites, fabricated NATO stories and a multilingual amplification network spanning X, Telegram and other platforms.
Analysis
7 Best Free OSINT Tools to Track Military Aircraft, Ships and Logistics in 2026
From military aircraft and cargo vessels to ship ownership, port activity and global supply chains, these seven free OSINT tools can help defense analysts follow publicly visible logistics movements in 2026.
Russia
EU Russia Sanctions Deal Stalls as France Backs Removing Usmanov
EU ambassadors extended Russia sanctions for only seven days after failing to agree on a longer renewal, with France and Slovakia pushing to remove billionaire Alisher Usmanov from the sanctions list.
Germany
Germany Moves to Add Fourth SIGINT Ship as Naval Intelligence Build-Up Accelerates
Germany plans to expand its next-generation maritime intelligence fleet from three to four Class 424 vessels, boosting the Bundeswehr’s SIGINT and electromagnetic surveillance capabilities.