SPY PLANES
Don't open window shades of planes to take photos, warns China's spy agency
China's top spy agency warns air passengers not to open window shades at dual civil-military use airports to take photos, citing national security concerns. The Ministry of State Security issued the warning on its official WeChat account after a foreigner was caught snapping pictures at an airport in Yiwu.
Taiwan says 6 Chinese balloons flew through its airspace, and warplanes and ships also detected
Amidst rising tensions, Taiwan reports an increase in Chinese balloons drifting over its airspace and navy activity near crucial naval bases. The purpose of these balloons remains undisclosed, contributing to China's broader campaign of intimidation against the self-governed island. While unclear if the balloons hold explicit military functions, they add to China's "gray area tactics," causing concern without direct confrontation. The situation escalates as Chinese warplanes and navy ships are detected around Taiwan, challenging the island's sovereignty. In response to these provocations, Taiwan remains vigilant, monitoring the area with military assets.
Taiwan reports China sent 4 suspected spy balloons over the island, some near key air force base
China regularly sends navy ships and warplanes to waters and airspace close to Taiwan, and its use of balloons to collect intelligence could be a new stage in its campaign of intimidation against the island.
South Korea partially suspends inter-Korean agreement after North says it put spy satellite in orbit
The U.S., South Korea and others accuse North Korea of shipping conventional arms to support Russia's war in Ukraine in exchange for receiving high-tech Russian technologies to enhance its own military programmes. Both North Korea and Russia have denied the accusations. A spy satellite is among an array of sophisticated weapons systems that Kim wants to introduce. Experts say he would eventually aim to use his enlarged arsenal to win sanctions relief and other concessions from the U.S. when diplomacy resumes.
North Korea says it put a military spy satellite into orbit on third try
Amidst rising tensions with the United States, North Korea claims a successful launch of a spy satellite, showcasing its persistence in creating a space-based surveillance system. Although doubts linger about the satellite's capabilities, the launch sparks condemnation from the U.S. and allies due to UN bans on such activities. North Korea asserts its right to fortify defense, planning more spy satellites. This escalates regional tensions, prompting responses from South Korea and Japan while raising concerns about Kim Jong Un's strategic military pursuits.
China slams Canada's 'illegal' plane intrusion after near miss at sea
China condemned on Tuesday Canada's "illegal" intrusion into its airspace after Ottawa accused Beijing's fighter jets of a "reckless" intercept of a Canadian maritime patrol aircraft. But Beijing hit back on Tuesday, accusing the plane of having "illegally intruded into the airspace" of Chiwei island, which lies in the Japan-administered Senkakus claimed by China.
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Fighter jets, spy planes, choppers, missiles in mega IAF list of desi projects worth over Rs 3 lakh crore
The Indian Air Force is working on various 'Make in India' projects worth over Rs 3.15 lakh crore, as part of its indigenisation efforts in the defence sector. These projects include the 180 Light Combat Aircraft Mark1A, 156 Light Combat Helicopters, and other weapon systems. The aim is to develop a fighter aircraft manufacturing ecosystem in the domestic industry and support the country's goal of achieving a USD 5 trillion economy.
Declassified: CIA reveals identity of second spy involved in American diplomats' rescue from Tehran that inspired 'Argo'
The CIA has released the identity of the second officer involved in the real-life rescue mission depicted in the movie 'Argo'. Ed Johnson, a linguist, accompanied CIA officer Tony Mendez on the mission to rescue American diplomats from Iran during the 1979 hostage crisis.
North Korea conducts its 1st ICBM launch in 3 months after making threat over alleged US spy flights
Some experts say North Korea likely tested its developmental, road-mobile Hwasong-18 ICBM, a type of solid-fuel weapon that is harder to detect and intercept than the North's other liquid-fuel ICBMs. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un previously called the Hwasong-18 his most powerful nuclear weapon.
Cuba allows China to build spying facility on island: US intelligence
It would not be the first time China has attempted to spy on US electronic communications, known as signals intelligence. A suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited the US in February was capable of gathering signals intelligence and is believed to have transmitted back to Beijing in near-real time, CNN reported citing sources.
Taiwan says 25 Chinese planes, 3 ships sent toward island
Wednesday's incursions were relatively modest by recent standards. During China's National Day weekend in 2021, Beijing dispatched 149 military aircraft southwest of Taiwan in strike group formations. In August, in response to a trip to Taiwan by then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, China staged war games surrounding the island simulating a blockade and fired missiles over it into the Pacific Ocean.
Spy balloons: In 2023, we’re still dealing with 20th century things
Other surveillance devices that may be placed everywhere including inside toilet commodes. But it turns out that China, Britain, and the US had been boosting their spy balloon programs even before the skies were alive with Chinese balloons. First, they pulled the space shuttle program off the air. Space exploration is apparently back on the table. But let's face it - in 2023, we're way behind schedule if we want to reach the original Star Trek standards of circa 2266 AD, apar from the mobile phone/communicator.
US jet shoots down new mystery 'object' over Canada; second takedown since Chinese spy balloon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he ordered the takedown of the object, the latest of a series of mysterious air intrusions. "Canadian and US aircraft were scrambled, and a US F-22 successfully fired at the object," Trudeau tweeted Saturday. Trudeau said that Canadian forces in the Yukon "will now recover and analyze the wreckage of the object."
Elon Musk shares hilarious meme on US shooting down Chinese 'spy' balloon; Check post here
Elon Musk responded on Sunday to the destruction of a suspected Chinese spy balloon by a US fighter plane that had been flying over US territory for several days.
Did China's balloon violate international law?
While the answers to these questions may not be immediately known, one thing is clear: the incursion of the Chinese balloon tested the bounds of international law. This incident has also added another layer of complexity to the already strained relations between the US and China.
China balloon: Many questions about suspected spy in the sky
The United States says it is a Chinese spy balloon without a doubt. Its presence prompted Secretary of State Antony Blinken to cancel a weekend trip to China that was aimed at dialing down tensions that were already high between the countries.
Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western US: Pentagon
A senior defense official told Pentagon reporters that the U.S. has "very high confidence" it is a Chinese high-altitude balloon and it was flying over sensitive sites to collect information. One of the places the balloon was spotted was Montana, which is home to one of the nation's three nuclear missile silo fields at Malmstrom Air Force Base.
American spy agencies review their misses on Ukraine, Russia
The review is taking place while US intelligence continues to have a critical role in Ukraine and as the White House ramps up weapons deliveries and support to Ukraine, trying to predict what Putin might see as escalatory and seeking to avoid a direct war with Russia. President Joe Biden's administration announced it would give Ukraine a small number of high-tech, medium-range rocket systems, a weapon that Ukraine has long wanted.
Former Pakistan spy chief named in Credit Suisse leak
Khan has figured in a massive leak, dubbed as the 'SwissLeaks', which was provided to Suddeutsche Zeitung, a German newspaper, by a whistle-blower, who claimed to have exposed the secret wealth of clients notorious for drug trafficking, money laundering and corruption, the Dawn newspaper reported.
UK opens door to Assange extradition to US on spying charges
The High Court in London ruled that U.S. assurances about Assange's detention, received after the lower court decision, were enough to guarantee he would be treated humanely. Assange's lawyers say they will ask to appeal.
US conducted over 2,000 spying missions on China; increases risk of 'gunfire': PLA researcher claims
China claims sovereignty over all of the South China Sea. Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, Brunei and Taiwan have counter claims.
Joe Biden sought 'hidden info' on Trump's incoming NSA: Ex-spy chief
The former spy chief alleged that the Obama-Biden administration secretly launched a surveillance operation on the Trump campaign, and silenced the many brave intelligence officials who spoke up against it.
China protests alleged United States Air Force U-2 spy plane incursion during drills
The statement said the exercises were being staged by China's Northern Theater Command but gave no details as to their exact time and place. However, the Maritime Safety Administration had announced drills that started Monday and run through Sept. 30 over the Bohai Gulf east of Beijing, an area under the northern command.
Mohammed Hanif says all copies of 2008 bestseller 'A Case of Exploding Mangoes', based on Zia, confiscated by ISI
ISI agents allegedly raided the publisher's Karachi office.
Why US should only be happy about the Chinese spies in its territory
China’s leadership is isolated and suspicious already. The US shouldn’t want to add to that insularity.
Boeing given time till 2020 to show offsets work on naval jet
The $2.1billion deal to procure P8 I maritime reconnaissance aircraft that was inked in 2009 took political colour after a CAG audit, with senior government ministers including Piyush Goyal and Rajyavardhan Rathore charging that it put the national security at risk and that the previous UPA government had bought “defective spy planes”.
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