AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMiddle East Security Pact: Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement,” treating an attack on one as an attack on all and framing it as defensive collective deterrence amid rising Iran-linked pressure and Houthi attacks. Yemen Drone-and-Missile Pressure: Houthi strikes hit Marib and Hadramawt, with reports of dozens killed and wounded, plus renewed attacks on Saudi-linked targets and camp sites. Ukraine Deep-Strike Campaign: Ukrainian forces hit Russian Shahed drone infrastructure in Crimea and struck Wildberries logistics hubs in the Urals, including a Yekaterinburg warehouse fire after drone hits. Air-Defense and Counter-Drone Moves: Ukraine says private air-defense units have shot down 50+ aerial targets, while the USMC is fielding an AI-assisted automated mount for M240 machine guns to counter small and medium drones. Defense Industrial Signals: The EU imposed sanctions on five people tied to Russia’s military-industrial complex, and the US Army is expanding Hydra-70 rocket production sources via prototype agreements with four contractors. Procurement/Readiness Policy: Malaysia’s PM said Budget 2027 should boost defense allocation for readiness and personnel welfare, with transparent procurement and anti-profiteering rules.
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