AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUkraine’s Air-Defense Challenge: Russia fired at least 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, three reportedly carrying cluster warheads, as Ukraine sought more Patriot interceptors. Kyiv says it now intercepts over 80% of Russian jet-powered drones, up from 57% in September. Procurement & Production: NATO is opening its procurement agency to Ukraine, while Kyiv is allowing private firms to build underground weapons factories and offering tax and customs relief for imported components. New Partnerships: India and Poland agreed to launch a defence industry dialogue and pursue co-development and co-production. Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed a pact to expand joint defence production, research and training. Missiles & Aircraft: Denmark is buying long-range missiles from the US and Norway to strengthen deterrence. Lockheed Martin agreed a 10-year framework to produce 850 F-35s for the US military, at a planned rate of 156 aircraft a year. Drone Systems: Cummings Aerospace demonstrated two 3D-printed Hellhound jet drones launched from a buggy, with one operator directing both on separate missions.
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