AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: Hezbollah says it carried out 12 attacks in 24 hours across southern Lebanon and northern Israel, hitting Iron Dome launchers, Drone Dome anti-drone jamming systems, and Israeli vehicles with drones, artillery, and a claimed surface-to-air missile against a Heron 1. Ukraine Strike Update: The Ukrainian Air Force confirms Russia used an “Oreshnik” intermediate-range ballistic missile during a combined overnight strike. UK Readiness Under Strain: Britain’s Defence Investment Plan is set to force painful cuts, with the Global Combat Air Programme/Tempest facing new scrutiny as officials warn budgets won’t stretch. Gulf Shipping Pressure: Britain’s Royal Navy prepares for possible mine-clearing in the Strait of Hormuz, but only after a peace deal—while Trump keeps pressing allies to do more. India Industry Push: Rajnath Singh inaugurated a private defence manufacturing complex in Shirdi and flagged off India’s first 300-km rocket system, Suryastra. US Training Fleet Disruption: The US Air Force has paused its entire T-38 Talon fleet after a crash, pending a safety board review. Global Arms Buildup: New reporting puts 2025 military spending at a record $2.89T, signaling the sharpest arms surge since WWII.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.