Gripen fighter jet

Colombia signed a $3.6bn deal for Sweden's Gripen fighter jet, which includes an American-made engine. This arrangement grants Washington quiet leverage over Colombia's defense decisions.

European intelligence officials from Sweden and Finland warn that Russia's intelligence agencies are increasingly aggressive in stealing Western technology and defense secrets. Targets include high-end machinery, advanced weapons research like Sweden's Gripen fighter jet, and dual-use technologies such as quantum, space, and marine systems.

Russian intelligence agencies are intensifying efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets through fake companies, cyber espionage, and middlemen as sanctions restrict Russia's access to critical machinery and research. European officials highlight targeted efforts to acquire advanced weaponry, space technology, and dual-use systems, with Sweden and Finland reporting specific threats related to defense and civilian tech.

Russian intelligence agencies are intensifying efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets amid sanctions, using fake companies, cyber spies, and middlemen. Targets include advanced machinery, dual-use technology, and research in areas like space, quantum, and Arctic technologies, with specific focus on Sweden's defense industry and Finland's security sectors.