Dead or Alive
The US has issued a $1 million bounty for Hamza Bin Laden, son of Osama. It’s not really a lot for Hamza – his father had a $25 million price tag – but he is only 30 so he has time to get the price up. (At least until the …
Category: US Intel
Drone companions
Boeing has announced plans for a new unmanned air combat vehicle at the Australian International Airshow. It is a drone that will accompany manned aircraft “and provide a disruptive advantage” which is understood to mean that it will enhance electronic warfare capabilities. The drone is designated “Loyal Wingman”and it will …
Who’s Who?
Ever wondered who is who amongst America’s seemingly never ending list of intelligence agencies? No, neither have we. But you might. One day. And if you do, a good place to start is the Washington Post’s You Tube video “America’s intelligence community, explained”. You should be able to see it …
The Trouble with Disguise…
22 February: As part of its outreach programme, the CIA website today reveals that among the many top secret job vacancies available at the Agency is the post of … hairdresser! The website explains that disguise is an important part of the work for CIA field officers and that the …
James Wormley Jones
A small, but significant counterintelligence milestone you might like to celebrate: on 15 February 2019 it is exactly one hundred years since the FBI accepted its first African-American special agent. His name was James Wormley Jones. Before joining the FBI, he had already distinguished himself as a captain in the …