AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoIran Space & Radar: Iran’s space chief Hassan Salarieh says the Rad-1 domestically built radar satellite will be unveiled soon, with Rad-2 in development and a nationwide network of satellite control centers to speed links and extend satellite life. Gulf Defense Tech: The US approved a $1.96bn APKWS-II laser-guided rocket sale to Saudi Arabia to boost drone and cruise-missile defense, while Jordan says it intercepted eight Iranian missiles. Hormuz Disruption: Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stalled as US-Iran strikes intensify, with oil prices reacting to supply fears. Humanitarian Fallout: Iran says US strikes near a children’s cancer hospital in Ahvaz forced evacuation of 211 patients; Gaza continues to see deadly Israeli strikes amid stalled ceasefire talks. Cybersecurity in the Region: Rapid7 is expanding Middle East cybersecurity reach via Mindware across UAE, Saudi, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Bahrain. Energy & Renewables: Egypt moves forward on West Mina gas production and AfDB backs the Dandara 500MW solar project with battery storage. Business & Tech Growth: Türkiye’s free zones hit record $6.6bn exports in H1, with a bigger share from medium-high and high-tech goods. Drone/AI Services: ZenaTech completed its 25th acquisition, expanding Drone as a Service into Canada’s oil-and-gas environmental and regulatory compliance market.
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