AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAustralia’s Capability Push: New legislation would let Defence, industry and trusted partners develop and test capabilities faster, supporting AUKUS and counter-drone protection at bases. Australian spacecraft-power startup MP Space also raised A$23 million to expand manufacturing. India’s Procurement Drive: The Defence Acquisition Council cleared proposals worth ₹2.12 lakh crore, with 82% of sourcing planned from Indian industry and drones, helicopters and air-defence systems among the priorities. U.S. Weapons Production: The Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract for ARRW hypersonic missiles, reviving a program once slated for cancellation. Air-Defence Demand: Germany’s Helsing unveiled its Contra interceptor system as France ordered four more SAMP/T NG units; L3Harris also won a $60 million Army counter-drone contract. Industry Capacity: Lockheed Martin completed its $3.5 billion acquisition of Ultra Maritime, while General Atomics selected Spirit Defense to build fuselage components for its FQ-42 combat aircraft. Procurement Watch: UK firms warn that unclear contracts and slow processes could blunt the benefit of higher defence spending and push investment overseas.
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