HM Intelligence Updates

U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has indicated that Iranian assets in Yemen, including ships, military trainers, and intelligence personnel supporting the Houthis, could be potential targets for U.S. strikes. His statement follows recent airstrikes ordered by former President Trump that killed multiple Houthi leaders, reinforcing the U.S. stance on holding both the Houthis and their Iranian backers accountable. #HM #HMIntelligence

A video captures a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum executing a barrel roll while deploying four US-supplied GBU-39 SDB glide bombs toward a Russian position. #HM #HMIntelligence

The Serbian police have deployed an LRAD sonic cannon against student protesters in Belgrade. This acoustic weapon emits a highly concentrated beam of sound at extreme volumes, reaching up to 160 dB. #HM #HMIntelligence

Massive crowds have gathered on the streets of Belgrade, Serbia, tonight, calling for the resignation of President Vucic. However, despite the size and intensity of the protests, they have received minimal coverage in Western media. #HM #HMIntelligence

Rare footage of the Russians launching a Shahed-136 kamikaze drone from a car. #HM #HMIntelligence

Hungary's Orban government is experiencing declining poll numbers alongside mass protests in Budapest, where demonstrators are calling for the prime minister to step down and face prosecution. Opposition leader Peter Magyar and his party, Tisza, have organized a large demonstration on Andrassy Avenue in Budapest for March 15th, coinciding with the commemoration of the 1848 revolution. #HM #HMIntelligence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the "Long Neptune" missile has successfully passed tests and has already been used in combat. The new Ukrainian missile is capable of delivering precise strikes at a range of up to 1,000 kilometers. #HM #HMIntelligence

During a protest in Belgrade, a car plowed into the crowd, injuring several people and prompting a swift police response. The driver was arrested, and the injured were taken for medical treatment, though the motive remains unclear. #HM #HMIntelligence

On March 14th, Belgrade witnessed its largest protest against President Vucic since the 2000 demonstrations that led to the overthrow of Slobodan Milosevic. Students from across Serbia marched for days to join what is expected to be the biggest protest in the country’s history, demanding accountability from Vucic’s administration. The unrest was sparked by a deadly railway station collapse in Novi Sad, with thousands gathering in Belgrade to voice their anger. #HM #HMIntelligence

In today's brief we discuss Trump talking about Greenland again, the Iran nuclear deal, and Armenia Azerbaijan peace deal. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qF5sImYp5yCaSii6WbfYM?si=SDW5bTmiQQu4s9BrUeADuA

China’s largest state oil companies are scaling back on Russian crude due to U.S. sanctions, with Sinopec and Zhenhua Oil halting purchases entirely and PetroChina and CNOOC reducing imports for March. At the same time, shipping times for Russian oil to China have surged to seven times longer than in January, further straining Moscow’s energy exports. The fallout is also hitting Gazprom, where CEO Alexei Miller has approved 1,500 job cuts at its headquarters as Russia grapples with the loss of European buyers. #HMIntelligence #HM

Russia’s flagship media brand, Pravda, is being used to promote two New Zealand news sites — including one in te reo Māori — that experts believe resemble a disinformation campaign aimed at dividing communities. These New Zealand-focused sites are part of a global effort called “Portal Kombat,” involving over 100 country-specific internet portals. Content on the New Zealand site includes material from Russia’s state-owned Sputnik news agency, such as reports on the possible breakup of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, which New Zealand is part of. Some posts appear to be taken from a Pasifika social media channel, portraying China as a better supporter of the Pacific than New Zealand, with statements like: “Beijing secures Pacific supply chains. New Zealand secures… Five Eyes surveillance for the CIA?” Academics told the Herald this seems to be a modern twist on classic Russian disinformation tactics designed to create division in Western countries. #HM #HMIntelligence

A clearer image has now been shared on Weibo, showing China’s “Mulberry Harbors” linked during a recent amphibious landing exercise by the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) along the South China Sea coast, seemingly designed for a potential future invasion of Taiwan. #HM #HMIntelligence

According to Der Spiegel, Germany's incoming Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is set to announce the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. These missiles have a larger warhead and longer range — 500 kg and over 500 km — compared to the UK and French Storm Shadow cruise missiles currently used by Ukraine. #HM #HMIntelligence

Ukrainian attack drones targeted Russia's Tuapse oil refinery overnight, igniting a fire that continues to burn this morning, with at least one storage tank completely engulfed in flames. #HM #HMIntelligence

Ukrainian military tests strike drone equipped with Unguided Air Missiles #HM #HMIntelligence

A historic scandal has rocked the international legal community as Lydia Mugambe, a UN International Court judge, has been convicted of modern slavery by an Oxford court. Mugambe was found guilty of luring a young Ugandan woman to the UK under false pretenses, banning her from working, and forcing her into unpaid labor. Exploiting the victim’s lack of legal knowledge, she kept her silent and trapped in servitude. The case also implicated Uganda’s Deputy High Commissioner, John Leonard Mugerwa, who allegedly financed the woman’s travel in exchange for judicial favors. #HM #HMIntelligence

The Ukrainian 36th Marine Brigade successfully eliminates Russian and North Korean forces in the Sumy-Kursk region. #HM #HMIntelligence

Portugal has abandoned its plan to purchase F-35s from the U.S. and will instead replace its F-16 fleet with European-made fighters. Defense Minister Nuno Melo pointed to geopolitical instability and the unpredictability of U.S. policy as key factors in the decision. #HM #HMIntelligence

Timelapse of the Kursk frontline from August 2024 to March 2025. If you want to know more check out our video: https://youtu.be/NJVA51cM6o4?si=Y4CZHvzbp_GAgdRj #HM #HMIntelligence