AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoCounter-Drone Funding Debate: The Pentagon is seeking $14.4B for counter-drone defenses at 250+ sites, but a congressional analysis warns protecting all 824 tracked installations could run into the tens of billions. Laser Air Defense in Europe: The U.S. has deployed the Compact Laser Weapon System across undisclosed locations in Europe to counter Russian drone probing, as part of layered defenses. DHS Counter-Drone Contract: DHS awarded a $1.5B counter-UAS IDIQ to 12 companies, splitting hardware/software and integration/services tracks. Army UAS Marketplace Push: The Army opened a long-running call to onboard Group 3 drones onto its new “Amazon-like” UAS Marketplace. Next-Gen C-UAS Missile: The Army detailed a new NGCM effort targeting a unit cost under $150,000 and aiming to test solutions by FY27. NRO SAR Expansion: NRO issued new Radar Commercial Augmentation contracts to Capella Space, ICEYE US, and Umbra for sustained commercial SAR data delivery. Defense Industrial Moves: Hudson Technologies was re-awarded a DLA logistics contract valued at $210M; BL Harbert won nearly $81M for F-35 training facilities at Ebbing. Tech for Military Mobility: Korean Air and Archer will modify Archer’s Midnight eVTOL for South Korean military missions. Ukraine Air Defense Strain: Reports highlight missile defense shortages as Russian strikes hit Kyiv, underscoring the cost of depleted interceptors. Immigration Pressure on Readiness: An AP investigation says ICE detentions are affecting military spouses and parents, potentially disrupting deployments and family support.
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