espionage

Jul- 2026 -

9 July

Brazil Authorizes Expulsion of Russian Accused of Espionage

Brazil has authorized the expulsion of a Russian national accused by the United States of posing as a Brazilian student in Europe to gather information about Ukraine.

8 July

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Italy Arrests Two Accused of Spying for Russia: Police

Italian police said they had arrested two people including "a former member of the national intelligence community" on charges of spying for Russia.

Jun- 2026 -

10 June

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

S. Korea to Disband Military Anti-Espionage Command

South Korea has announced the dismantling of its Defense Counterintelligence Command following the segment’s role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law attempt in 2024.

Mar- 2026 -

26 March

Technology

The “Juniper” series of events are designed to test collective U.S.-Israeli readiness and improve the interoperability of defense systems. These exercises offer prime opportunities for USCENTCOM and the IDF to partner and innovate together, solidifying the strategic relationship between the U.S. and Israel while contributing to regional stability. The U.S. remains committed to the security of Israel and supports Israel’s qualitative military edge. (Photo courtesy of the IDF Spokesperson's Office)

Rojoef Manuel

Israeli Brothers Indicted Over AI-Generated Fake Intel Sent to Iranian Spy

Two brothers from the Jerusalem area are in hot water after allegedly feeding an Iranian operative fabricated intelligence — much of it generated with AI tools like ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini.

16 March

War

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies during career day at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss., on May 5, 2007. (DoD photo by Kenn Brown, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese AI Monitoring System Allegedly Tracked US B-2 Bombers After Iran Strike

Chinese defense technology has intercepted radio transmissions from US B-2 Spirit bombers involved in a March 1 strike on Iran, claiming its AI-powered monitoring system detected the signals despite the aircraft’s stealth capability.

12 March

War

Satellite view over the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: MizarVision

Rojoef Manuel

Chinese AI Startup Watching US Military Assets in Middle East From Space

The company released high-resolution images showing American bases, fighter jets, warships, and missile defense systems across the conflict-ridden region.

Feb- 2026 -

11 February

Asia Pacific

Specialists from the Joint Task Force 661 Defensive Cyber Operations team at Camp Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City in the Philippines during Exercise ALON 25. *** Local Caption *** Exercise ALON 25 is a bilateral training activity planned and led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Australian Defence Force. Conducted from 15 to 29 August, it is the largest overseas military exercise for Australia in 2025. Over 3,600 personnel are participating in Exercise ALON 25 including members of the ADF and AFP, as well as elements of the Royal Canadian Navy, and the United States Marine Corps Marine Rotation Force Darwin. Exercise ALON 25 demonstrates the strength of the Strategic Partnership between Australia and the Philippines. It allows both nations to practice multi-domain warfighting skillsets while collaborating on regional security.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Charges Two Chinese Nationals With Foreign Interference

Australian police said Wednesday they have charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.

Dec- 2025 -

6 December

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Burkina Faso Releases 8 NGO Members Arrested for ‘Spying’

An international NGO in Burkina Faso said Friday that eight of its members had been released, months after the country's military rulers arrested them on accusations of spying.

Nov- 2025 -

12 November

Middle East

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC)

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Says Dismantled US-Israeli Spy Network

Iran said Tuesday it had broken up a spy network linked to both Israeli and US spy agencies, months after the war between the Islamic republic and its archenemy Israel.

Oct- 2025 -

17 October

Europe