AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMiddle East Escalation: The U.S. struck two IRGC rocket launchers on Iran’s Larak Island to stop sea-mine deployments in the Strait of Hormuz, then Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan; Jordanian air defenses intercepted eight missiles and reported no major impacts. Red Sea Supply Disruption: Yemen’s National Resistance Forces seized an Iranian shipment of drone components bound for Houthi forces, aiming to cut off Tehran’s unmanned supply lines amid renewed clashes. Counter-Drone Push: Norway moved faster than planned to field a dedicated C-UAS system at Ørland to protect its growing F-35 fleet from small UAV threats. Missile Production Race (Europe): U.S. firm Covenant plans intermediate-range missile manufacturing near Leipzig from 2027, targeting up to 1,000 units a year as Germany seeks cheaper cruise options. Defense Tech & Energy: The U.S. Army is advancing nuclear microreactors under its Janus program, awarding up to $2.2B for microreactors at multiple bases. Korea Leadership Shake-Up: North Korea dismissed Defense Minister No Kwang Chol and appointed Kim Song Gi, signaling continued focus on defense industry modernization. Pentagon Influence Fight: Reports say the Pentagon secretly placed conservative military veterans with large followings into government roles to amplify Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s agenda.
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