Russia’s intelligence agencies are intensifying efforts to steal Western technology, defense secrets, and dual-use research as sanctions and war strain the country’s economy. European officials say Moscow is using fake companies, intermediaries, and cyber operations to target sectors such as Sweden’s defense industry, Finland’s space and quantum technology, and critical infrastructure like a Swedish power plant. #Russia #Gripen #SwedishSecurityService #FinlandSecurityAndIntelligenceService #UKEyes #EstoniaForeignIntelligenceService
Keypoints
- Russia is escalating efforts to steal Western technology and defense secrets.
- Fake companies and middlemen are being used to acquire restricted goods.
- Cyberattacks are targeting European firms and critical infrastructure.
- Sweden, Finland, and the U.K. say Russia is focusing on advanced research and software.
- Sanctions and war-related economic pressure are pushing Moscow to take greater risks.