AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-Kuwait Counter-Drone Deal: The US State Department approved a $1.98B foreign military sale to Kuwait for counter-unmanned aerial systems, with Anduril named as the principal contractor, as Gulf states brace after recent drone and missile attacks. US AI Push for Defense: President Trump signed a national security directive to speed AI adoption across US military and intelligence agencies, stressing safeguards for civil liberties, chain of command, and oversight of autonomous weapon systems. UK Police Data Contract: Palantir won a £9M UK contract to manage firearms licensing across England and Wales, renewing debate over the firm’s role in sensitive public-sector databases. Kuwait-Bahrain Escalation: Kuwait and Bahrain activated emergency air-defense measures as missiles and drones were intercepted, underscoring how quickly the regional security situation is shifting. Kinetic Counter-Drone Innovation: Israel’s Esh-Tech unveiled a low-power laser counter-drone system aimed at hard-killing aerial threats quickly, targeting the growing FPV drone problem. Korea JDAM Authorization: The US cleared a potential $106M sale of JDAM precision bomb kits and support to South Korea to expand air-defense and interoperability.
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