AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEU Defence Industry: EU member states have endorsed the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest, backed by €325m, targeting drones, maritime/seabed defence, space security, air-and-missile defence and protection of the Eastern Flank. Hybrid Threats: NATO’s top commander urged EU capitals to share intelligence, publicly attribute Russian sabotage and back Ukraine, warning that deterrence depends on coordinated responses. Serbia Politics: Aleksandar Vučić resigned as president to run for prime minister in an early election, setting up a major test for EU-stalled reforms. Baltics Security: NATO and regional reporting highlight rising Russian hybrid activity and the need for stronger readiness planning across the Baltic states. Arctic Watch: Norway is boosting Arctic surveillance and military capabilities over fears of Russian hybrid probing around Svalbard. Aviation Disruption (Sicily): Catania Airport shut for a third day as Etna ash and wind conditions keep airspace closed; travellers are rerouted via Palermo, Comiso or Trapani. Ukraine War: A Russian drone strike hit Kyiv’s National Academy of Sciences, with officials calling it an attack on science. Tech/Travel: WestJet cancels 2027 flights to Glasgow, Copenhagen and Madrid, citing economics.
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