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Mali
CAE, MAG and Leonardo among the contenders for MINUSMA's spy plane contract

The world's specialist airborne intelligence contractors, who are already active in the Sahel for the French and American armies, are [...]

Published on 21.02.2020 at 15:30 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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African Union
Air Attack Technologies
CAE aviation
Commuter Air Technology
Elbit System
Israel Aerospace Industries
Leonardo
MAG Aerospace
Minusma
Mission in Somalia
Monusco
Thales
United Nations
United States Africa Command

Central African Republic, Mali
United Nations ramp up use of intelligence drones across peacekeeping missions

In Mali, as in the Central African Republic, UN peacekeeping missions are increasingly reaching out to private contractors to hire drones to boost their intelligence capabilities, in a move backed at the highest level in New York.

Free access Defence, Business 08.02.2022

The new head of the MINUSMA forces Lieutenant General Cornelis Johannes Matthijssen.

Mali
MINUSMA finally deploys its MAG Aerospace surveillance aircraft

Since late September, the UN peacekeeping force in Mali has been deploying surveillance aircraft supplied by the US military contractor MAG Aerospace. A bolstering of its capacities that comes at an opportune moment as the troops of France's Operation Barkhane get ready to withdraw from the north of the country.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 08.10.2021

Mali
MAG Aerospace to supply spy planes to UN peacekeepers in Mali

The United Nations has chosen MAG Aerospace to supply surveillance aircraft to its peacekeepers in Mali (Minusma) to help them in their engagement with jihadist groups.

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Burkina Faso
With French Air Force planes delayed, CAE Aviation still front and centre of Operation Barkhane

Spy plane operator CAE Aviation's involvement in Operation Barkhane is being extended despite its services supposedly having been made redundant by the delivery of two new aircraft.

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Spotlight | United States
Will Biden end Trump's line-in-the-sand diplomacy in the Sahel?

The US president-elect Joe Biden already has his diplomats working on what position they will take in the Sahel, a contrast to months of blocked negotiations with the Trump administration.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.12.2020

The US president-elect Joe Biden and the future secretary of state, Antony Blinken.

Mali
French woman general to take command of MINUSMA police force

Following a six-month selection process, French gendarmerie general Bettina Boughani has been appointed by the United Nations' Department of Peace Operations to take charge of the United Nations Police unit within the UN's MINUSMA mission in Mali.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.11.2020

In Focus | Israel, Mali
Africa gives Israeli firms IAI, Elbit and Mer a back door into the worldwide UN base security market

By dint of hard lobbying, Israel's IAI, Elbit and Mer groups have succeeded in landing the contract for the provision of protection at MINUSMA camps in Mali. They are now looking to repeat the feat at the 40 or so UN peacekeeping bases throughout the world, some of them in the Middle East.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 09.11.2020

Israeli companies will provide equipment to strengthen security at MINUSMA bases (above in Kidal).

Spotlight | Mali
CAE, SNC, Mag, DEA, Leonardo: the battle for MINUSMA spy plane contract is on

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali has, after years of hesitancy, launched a tender for the provision of surveillance aircraft it sorely needs. A host of international providers with strong credentials will make for a tight race.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 29.09.2020

For the time being, Minusma has to make do with two Heron drones (above) and Hermes 900.

Mali
CAE, MAG and Leonardo ready as MINUSMA prepares airborne surveillance call for bids

The MINUSMA has set 17 August as the date for the issue of its tender call for a private contractor to operate ISR aircraft over a period of three to five years, attracting companies such as CAE Aviation, Air Attack Technologies, Leonardo and MAG Aerospace.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 17.06.2020

Spotlight | Mali
Tensions sky-high between Washington and Paris over MINUSMA

There is a battle raging behind the scenes within the UN's MINUSMA. The United States wants to place its candidate at the head of the peacekeeping mission while cutting personnel numbers - both measures Paris deems unacceptable.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.05.2020

Chadian peacekeepers stand guard at the Minusma peacekeeping base in Kidal, Mali, July 22, 2015. REUTERS/Adama Diarra

Mali
French general Pierre-Joseph Givre to join MINUSMA

The current commander of the 27th Mountain Infantry Brigade, General [...]

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Mali
MINUSMA Ivorian contingent to deploy to Mopti

The Ivorian peacekeeping company currently deployed as part of MINUSMA [...]

Subscribers only Politics 04.03.2020

Mali
Salif Traoré's election security measures

With parliamentary elections due to take place in Mali on [...]

Subscribers only Diplomacy 04.03.2020

Ghana
Ocea, Lürssen and Babcock battle for Ghanaian order for two patrol boats

According to our sources, French shipbuilder Ocea, German shipyard Lürssen and British engineering and services company Babcock International are currently [...]

Subscribers only Business 28.02.2020

Spotlight | DRC
Félix Tshisekedi pivots westwards on intelligence and defence

In contrast to his predecessor Joseph Kabila, who cut military and intelligence ties with the West, Félix Tshisekedi has reopened channels of cooperation on security with Paris, Brussels and Washington to soften the impact of the imminent withdrawal of the [.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 20.11.2019

DRC President Félix Tshisekedi at Paris Peace Forum, November 12, 2019.

Canada, Seychelles
Newfoundland-based PAL Aerospace carries out anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean

Canada's PAL Aerospace has been carrying out maritime surveillance flights in the exclusive economic zone of the Seychelles since September at the request of US military command Africom. The mission could open up new prospects in Africa for the private sector airborne intelligence company.

Subscribers only Business 27.09.2019

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ISR manufacturers pursue services ambitions

A growing number of observation drone and light aircraft makers are trying to make their mark in government intelligence services contracting.

Subscribers only Intelligence Online 08.07.2019

Mini-drones to detect satellite telephones

Horizon Technologies has built a smaller version of its Thuraya and Inmarsat telephone geolocation system that can be deployed on tactical drones.

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Spotlight | Mali CAE, SNC, Mag, DEA, Leonardo: the battle for MINUSMA spy plane contract is on

Mali CAE, MAG and Leonardo ready as MINUSMA prepares airborne surveillance call for bids

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CAE, MAG and Leonardo among the contenders for MINUSMA's spy plane contract

Central African Republic, Mali
United Nations ramp up use of intelligence drones across peacekeeping missions

Mali
MINUSMA finally deploys its MAG Aerospace surveillance aircraft

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MAG Aerospace to supply spy planes to UN peacekeepers in Mali

Burkina Faso
With French Air Force planes delayed, CAE Aviation still front and centre of Operation Barkhane

Spotlight | United States
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Mali
French woman general to take command of MINUSMA police force

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Africa gives Israeli firms IAI, Elbit and Mer a back door into the worldwide UN base security market

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CAE, SNC, Mag, DEA, Leonardo: the battle for MINUSMA spy plane contract is on

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CAE, MAG and Leonardo ready as MINUSMA prepares airborne surveillance call for bids

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Tensions sky-high between Washington and Paris over MINUSMA

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French general Pierre-Joseph Givre to join MINUSMA

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