AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Security Pact: Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed the “Mecca Joint Defense Agreement,” treating an attack on one as an attack on all and expanding defense cooperation and deterrence. Defense Procurement & Industry Access: The U.S. Army launched a new portal to speed industry access to test ranges, aiming to cut live-testing wait times to about 30 days with “concierge” support. Counter-Drone & Laser Systems: The Pentagon is buying Locust anti-drone laser systems in a $400M deal with AeroVironment. Critical Minerals for Defense: Trump announced $3B in U.S. investment for critical minerals and battery projects, including DoD Office of Strategic Capital loans tied to replenishing depleted stockpiles. Legal/Policy Friction: A U.S. judge blocked the Pentagon’s “Chinese military” designation of WuXi AppTec, saying officials misread the basis for the move. Operational Readiness & Logistics: Canada conditionally sold 10 retired CC-130H Hercules aircraft to Coulson Aviation to convert into aerial firefighting tankers. Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure: A coalition is urging new steps after malicious cyber activity hit water systems across multiple states.
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