AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDrone Arms Race: BBC Verify reports Russia’s jet-powered drones are now hitting Ukraine daily, with jet models outnumbering older drones in August and cruising fast enough to strain Kyiv’s interceptors. Air Defense Tech: Ukraine’s “Coral” ballistic missile interceptor was analyzed after MSPO 2026, with Defense Express suggesting a different kill mechanism than kinetic hit systems. Counter-Drone Industry: U.S. AeroVironment won its first international LOCUST laser counter-drone order (>$50M), signaling demand for scalable, low-cost drone defense. Regional Production Deals: Latvia and Ukraine plan a joint drone plant in eastern Latvia, with Ukraine supplying unmanned strike/ground/maritime systems and Latvia providing counter-drone gear. Cyber & Critical Infrastructure: A report warns data centers’ operational technology (cooling, monitoring, grid links) is a key cyber target, and OT security is lagging. Defense Diplomacy: Zelenskyy’s plane reportedly faced a drone threat while leaving Moldova for Oslo, underscoring the security reality for Ukrainian leaders. Ukraine-Related Tech & Research: Ukraine’s battlefield AI and drone data are being used to train systems, while Ukraine’s drone war continues to reshape how fast tactics and countermeasures evolve. Geopolitics Watch: U.S. envoys Witkoff and Kushner again tried to revive Russia-Ukraine talks, but territorial and security gaps remain.
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