AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS–Saudi Defense Tech: The US approved a possible $5bn sale to Saudi Arabia of JDAM guidance kits and BLU-111/BLU-117 bombs, plus fuze systems and engineering support, aimed at boosting Saudi airborne and homeland defense. Drone Warfare Costs: The US Air Force is pushing a cheaper MQ-9 Reaper successor (MMA) targeting about $10m per unit (excluding some systems), after “concerning” Reaper losses in the Iran conflict. Yemen Frontline Escalation: Yemen’s government says Houthis launched 14 ballistic missiles with concurrent drone attacks along the Red Sea coast in Taiz and Hodeidah; drones were shot down in Taiz as ground fighting continues. Yemen Research & Education: Sana’a’s Ministry of Education announced results for the second round (supplementary) of General Secondary Certificate exams for 1447 AH, including electronic centers. Public Health & Vaccines: A global measles warning highlights that falling vaccination rates drive outbreaks, with 2026 projections of nearly 11m cases and calls for reaching unvaccinated children. Mosquito Control in the Region: MRCU shared mosquito management experience at an Oman symposium, with Yemen among participating countries and WHO updates on dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Academic Rankings Scam: A study says fake Webometrics university rankings are spreading across the Global South using geo-masking, urging stronger institutional checks.
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