AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNaval Drones: Swiss firm Xer Technologies unveiled its X12 hybrid-electric UAV for shipboard surveillance, mine countermeasures and resupply, with up to seven hours’ flight time. Canadian Manufacturing: Roshel is buying Stellantis’ idled Brampton plant to expand armored-vehicle production, a significant shift from auto assembly to defense manufacturing. Drone Cooperation: The EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance is moving toward joint development and production of next-generation drones and counter-drone systems. UK Procurement: Lords warn Britain’s defense industry needs faster decisions, clearer contract timelines and a less process-heavy relationship with government to build readiness. Major Contracts: BAE Systems and the U.S. Department of War agreed to expand APKWS production, while France awarded an Airbus-led consortium a contract worth more than €1.5 billion for military Earth-observation satellites.
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