AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Defense Industry: The EU approved its largest sanctions expansion against Russia, listing 1,569 people and entities, including 826 companies; more than half are linked to ballistic-missile production. Startup Funding: The bloc also approved its €115 million AGILE program to speed defense technology from prototype to deployment, with Ukrainian firms eligible to participate. Air Defense: Deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s airport have prompted a Saudi probe into how drones and missiles penetrated its defenses, sharpening demand for more effective protection. Counter-Drone Technology: Raytheon flight-tested a faster, rocket-motor-powered Coyote interceptor variant, while Kratos reported J85 engine tests and plans to scale production to more than 10,000 engines annually by 2029. Autonomous Systems: India ordered 225 FPV drones for high-altitude deployment in Ladakh after trials at up to 17,500 feet. European Capability: The EU’s defense commissioner urged Europe to replace US-provided strategic enablers, including by advancing its IRIS² satellite communications system.
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