AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCounter-Drone Procurement: The US Army awarded AeroVironment a $464.8M contract for the LOCUST X3 30-kilowatt laser to defeat “Group 3” drones, aiming for fast swarm-kill capability. Quantum Navigation: DIU says an Embraer 170 flew GPS-free over the Pacific using quantum magnetic sensors, improving accuracy by 89% versus inertial backups. US-Iran Escalation: CENTCOM and Iran’s IRGC traded claims of strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with the US targeting three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warships. Ukraine Strike Pressure: Ukraine reported drone attacks that hit a Bastion coastal missile system in Crimea, while Zaporizhzhia saw another drone strike that set a shopping center on fire. European Air Defense Testing: Leonardo plans to test the first operational component of its Michelangelo layered air-and-missile defense architecture in Ukraine before end-2026. Space Launch Race: Germany’s Isar Aerospace reached orbit with its Spectrum rocket from Norway, a milestone for Europe’s commercial launch ambitions. Drone Supply Chain Scrutiny: A new dossier alleges China supplied Russia with components for kamikaze drones, raising fresh sanctions and export-control questions. Regional Defense Spending: Türkiye plans to boost defense spending by 229% over three years as it pushes domestic tech and production. Libya Sabotage Crackdown: Libya’s unity government says it dismantled a drone sabotage cell targeting Tripoli and Zawiya energy and oil infrastructure.
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