AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUndersea Defense: Britain is investing £90 million in Atlantic Net, a Royal Navy network of drones, sensors and AI to detect submarine threats and protect North Atlantic cables. Maritime Procurement: Japan’s ¥1 billion grant will provide Sri Lanka’s navy with 25 patrol boats for coastal surveillance and maritime security. Space and Systems: France awarded an Airbus-led consortium a contract worth more than €1.5 billion for military optical satellites; Kratos also agreed to use Seagate Space’s offshore launch platform, with its first mission planned for 2027. U.S. Defense Contracts: The Army awarded Safe Pro a $2.5 million contract to deploy threat-detection software on Anduril’s Ghost-X drone to help protect Abrams tanks. NAVAIR selected Leonardo DRS for low-rate production of aircraft missile-warning and countermeasure systems. Defense Technology: Germany’s Helsing is preparing to unveil AI-based military targeting software as Europe seeks alternatives to U.S. platforms. Shield AI’s planned $5.3 billion acquisition of radar maker Echodyne signals further consolidation in counter-drone technology. Industrial Expansion: Türkiye plans to establish defense production facilities and training centers in Nigeria, deepening local manufacturing and security ties.
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