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🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The funeral procession of Mencho takes his body to Jalisco

The funeral procession for Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, aka Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, took place under heavy military surveillance as his remains were transported from Mexico City to Guadalajara for burial.

Mar 2 • 19:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Enemy within: Counterterrorism experts fear sleeper cells could be poised inside US

Counterterrorism agencies in the U.S. are increasing surveillance and security in response to fears of potential sleeper cells linked to Iran following recent military actions against the country.

Mar 1 • 17:33 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Zero Hour: From Intelligence Surveillance to the Assassination of Khamenei

The article discusses the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, confirmed as a result of a coordinated Israeli and American military operation.

Mar 1 • 09:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Pentagon Chooses OpenAI After Ending Its Collaboration with Anthropic

The Pentagon has selected OpenAI’s AI models for collaboration after Anthropic refused to allow the use of its models for mass surveillance purposes.

Feb 28 • 12:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Commando, helicopters, and surveillance aircraft: the story of the operation that killed El Mencho, the most powerful Mexican drug baron

El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and a major fentanyl supplier, was killed during a military operation supported by the United States.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anthropic refuses to expand military use of AI in the US and faces threats from the Pentagon

The AI startup Anthropic is in conflict with the US Department of Defense over restrictions on military applications of AI, particularly concerning autonomous weapons and mass surveillance.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Tech company refuses Pentagon demands on unrestricted use of its AI

Anthropic's CEO rejects Pentagon demands for unrestricted use of its AI, citing ethical concerns over potential uses for domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.

Feb 27 • 15:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Four individuals convicted in Greece for illegal wiretapping of politicians and journalists

In Greece, four individuals have been convicted for unlawfully wiretapping over 90 politicians, journalists, business leaders, and high-ranking military officials using the spyware 'Predator.'

Feb 26 • 09:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Pegasus Affair: Charges for Former Heads of ABW and SKW

Former heads of Poland's Internal Security Agency and Military Counterintelligence have been charged with failing to ensure the security of operations involving the Pegasus surveillance system.

Feb 25 • 13:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Trump Wants to Use Autonomous Lethal Weapons

Trump aims to implement lethal autonomous weapons, pressing tech companies for mass surveillance systems capable of operating without supervision.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Russian fighter was photographed in unusual configuration in the Baltic Sea

A Russian Navy Sukhoi Su-30SM2 fighter was spotted in an unusual configuration over the Baltic Sea by Spanish Air Force jets on a NATO surveillance mission.

Feb 22 • 21:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Is Iran Using Navigation Platforms to Monitor American Aircraft?

Recent claims suggest that Iranian military leaders use open-source navigation programs to track American aircraft heading towards the region.

Feb 22 • 09:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Poland bans Chinese cars in the military and for a good reason – they have a direct connection to Beijing

Poland has decided to ban Chinese-made vehicles from military facilities due to security concerns regarding data privacy and surveillance.

Feb 21 • 08:31 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

‘Deliberate Fabrication’: Telegram Denies Foreign Spys Can See Messages Russian Soldiers Send

Telegram refutes claims by Russian officials that foreign intelligence can access messages sent by Russian soldiers in Ukraine, calling the allegations a deliberate fabrication.

Feb 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The MQ-4C Triton Drone is a Lethal Weapon of the US Navy Capable of Flying for 24 Hours Without Refueling

The MQ-4C Triton drone is an advanced unmanned aircraft designed for autonomous long missions over the ocean, capable of flying for over 24 hours without refueling.

Feb 18 • 15:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Birds and pigeons with cameras: how the new Russian bio-drones work

Russia is experimenting with the use of pigeons transformed into biological drones through the implantation of neural microchips.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

The Wall Street Journal: Balloons, an Old Weapon Reshaping Modern Wars

The Wall Street Journal reports that high-tech innovations are reviving the use of balloons in modern warfare, with applications ranging from surveillance to carrying payloads.

Feb 17 • 07:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

National Guard and soldiers seize weapons and tactical equipment in Namiquipa, Chihuahua

The Mexican National Guard, along with military and state police, seized an extensive arsenal in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, during surveillance patrols.

Feb 15 • 19:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"The Militarization of Artificial Intelligence" Sparks Social Media Outrage After Reports of Its Use in Maduro's Arrest

Reports reveal that artificial intelligence technology may have been used in the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, igniting widespread concern on social media about the militarization of AI.

Feb 15 • 08:40 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Suspected spy refuses personal investigation

A man in his 30s suspected of espionage is refusing to participate in a personal investigation, hindering legal proceedings.

Feb 14 • 09:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘They were spying’: Sullivan sounds alarm on joint Russia-China moves in US Arctic zone

Sen. Dan Sullivan emphasizes the alarming presence of Russian and Chinese military assets in the U.S. Arctic zone, which he claims amounts to strategic surveillance.

Feb 13 • 16:26 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Military aircraft punctured during landing - Evenes airport closed

A P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft punctured a tire during a training exercise, leading to the temporary closure of Evenes airport in Norway.

Feb 12 • 17:07 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tsahkna: The launch of Arctic Sentry proves NATO's commitment

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna highlights the launch of NATO's Arctic Sentry as a significant step in enhancing military presence and monitoring capabilities in the Arctic region.

Feb 11 • 16:45 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

NATO Begins Arctic Surveillance Activities to Ease US-Europe Tensions

NATO has launched surveillance operations in the Arctic, including Greenland, with the aim of reducing tensions between the US and Europe.

Feb 11 • 16:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

NATO prepares Arctic mission to enhance surveillance in the region amid tensions with the U.S.

NATO is set to launch a new Arctic mission aimed at increasing military presence and surveillance in response to rising tensions with the United States, specifically regarding Greenland.

Feb 11 • 13:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Sahel - the Quest for Military Satellite Surveillance

Sahel countries are enhancing their military capabilities through new satellite surveillance partnerships, particularly with Russia, following strained relations with Western militaries.

Feb 9 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

NATO is set to begin military and surveillance exercises in the Arctic this week, says agency

NATO plans to launch a mission in the Arctic to enhance military capabilities and surveillance amid ongoing tensions involving the U.S. and Europe.

Feb 9 • 16:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Sources to Reuters: The NATO mission Arctic Sentry will start soon

NATO is set to launch the Arctic Sentry mission in the coming days, aimed at enhanced surveillance around Greenland.

Feb 9 • 14:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

WSJ: North Korean soldiers have risen to a higher level in the war in Ukraine

North Korean soldiers have enhanced their roles and capabilities in the Ukraine war, performing tasks such as operating surveillance drones and artillery strikes after 15 months of involvement.

Feb 9 • 09:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Russia Builds New Military Force Near Finland's Borders – One Direction Now Under Special Surveillance

Russia is enhancing its military infrastructure near the Finnish border, responding to Finland's NATO membership.

Feb 9 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aerial surveillance and bomb disposal searches: 1,400 police and military deployed for the match between Barcelona and Inter Miami

Significant security measures are in place for the match between Barcelona Sporting Club and Inter Miami CF in Guayaquil, with 1,400 police and military personnel deployed.

Feb 7 • 18:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Explosion from landmine leaves three soldiers injured in Apatzingán

Three soldiers were injured in Apatzingán, Mexico, due to an explosion from an improvised explosive device while on a surveillance patrol.

Feb 7 • 14:46 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Anti-ICE 'digital Minutemen' use military-grade surveillance tactics against feds

Activists opposing ICE are employing military-style surveillance tactics to monitor federal immigration enforcement actions, as highlighted by recent FBI investigations into their methods.

Feb 5 • 20:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Russian war fleet off the coasts of Sardinia: Italy moves ships and aircraft

The Russian military fleet has been moving unusually in the western Mediterranean, lingering in international waters off the eastern coast of Sardinia, prompting enhanced Italian air and sea surveillance.

Feb 5 • 18:48 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

50-Year-Old Colonel Confesses to Spying for China - How They Traced Him: Surveillance by the EYP

A 50-year-old colonel has confessed to spying for China, and details how Greek intelligence (EYP) traced him through surveillance.

Feb 5 • 15:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

Russians are developing pigeon-drones

Russians are developing pigeon-drones for secret surveillance or military purposes, incorporating neural chips in their brains and cameras on their bodies for remote operation.

Feb 4 • 19:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Russians are developing pigeon-drones

Russian scientists are developing pigeon-drones for secret surveillance and military purposes, involving neural chips and cameras for remote control.

Feb 4 • 18:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iranian media claims drone shot down by US was conducting surveillance in a 'routine and lawful mission'

Iranian media reports that the drone downed by the U.S. was on a routine surveillance mission and successfully transmitted reconnaissance photos before losing communication.

Feb 4 • 14:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Russia experiments with spy pigeons controlled by brain chips

Russian scientists are implanting brain chips in pigeons to convert them into remotely controlled biodrones for surveillance purposes.

Feb 4 • 11:58 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Are the US and Iran heading towards war after the drone shootdown... tensions rise before talks

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated after the US military shot down an Iranian surveillance drone approaching the USS Abraham Lincoln amid ongoing efforts for diplomatic talks.

Feb 4 • 01:39 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Here are the V-Bat: how India's super drones work

India is modernizing its intelligence and surveillance capabilities by adopting V-BAT drones for ISR missions, marking a significant shift towards advanced autonomy in military operations.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Pentagon wants killer AI without safeguards

The U.S. Department of Defense is in a dispute with AI developer Anthropic over restrictions that could limit military deployment of AI for autonomous weapons and surveillance, affecting a $200 million contract.

Feb 1 • 01:49 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Swedish Army on Standby in Iceland

The Swedish Army will be stationed at Keflavik Airport from February to March to provide air surveillance under NATO's operations.

Jan 19 • 22:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Turkey: Present at NATO – Sending fighters to Estonia, Romania

Turkey plans to send fighter jets to Estonia and Romania as part of NATO's enhanced air surveillance missions, with deployments scheduled from August 2026 to November 2026 in Estonia and subsequent rotations in Romania starting December 2026.

Jan 15 • 09:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Robles does not rule out Spain's participation in a surveillance mission in Greenland

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles stated that Spain might participate in a surveillance mission in Greenland, with a decision expected between this Thursday and Friday.

Jan 15 • 08:58 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

France joins the European troop deployment to Greenland and Spain does not rule out participating in a surveillance mission

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the French military will begin joint exercises with Denmark in Greenland, amid U.S. interests in the territory.

Jan 15 • 08:07 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"Trump Means Business" - Reservists' Association Wants German Soldiers Stationed in Greenland

Patrick Sensburg of the Bundeswehr Reservists' Association advocates for the stationing of German troops in Greenland as part of a NATO surveillance mission in the Arctic to counter potential interest from Donald Trump.

Jan 13 • 02:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

UK helped US seize Russian-flagged tanker, defence ministry says

The UK Ministry of Defence announced its support for the US operation that seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker for violating Iranian sanctions, highlighting military assistance and surveillance provided during the mission.

Jan 7 • 16:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Mitsotakis at the Alliance of the Willing: Greece will not participate in a European military force in Ukraine

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that Greece will not participate in a European military force in Ukraine, but does not rule out providing assistance in other forms, including maritime surveillance.

Jan 6 • 17:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

"The Beast of Kandahar" Used: Here is the Secret Drone that Tracked Maduro

New revelations highlight the use of the secret RQ-170 Sentinel drone, dubbed 'The Beast of Kandahar,' in the operation that led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Jan 4 • 15:27 UTC

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