AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUkraine Under Fire: Russian ballistic missiles struck Kyiv overnight, underscoring demand for air-defence systems as Washington says it has not changed its Ukraine policy or withdrawn support. Defense Cooperation: Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Indonesia signed the Badr pact to expand joint production, research, training and defence-industry capacity. Air Defence & Industry: India awarded BEL a ₹770-crore contract for lightweight radars designed to track aircraft and small drones. U.S. Modernization: The Pentagon provided Natilus $3.5 million to advance a blended-wing cargo aircraft for contested logistics, while startup Watchtower Labs raised $35 million for AI-based military planning. Naval Readiness: The U.S. Navy raised Gecko Robotics’ ship-inspection contract ceiling to $300 million, though the increase does not guarantee spending. Innovation Pipeline: The European Defence Innovation Forum returns to The Hague in November, with Ukraine’s battlefield experience shaping discussions on defence technology and investment.
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