AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIraq Security & State Control: With the US coalition mission ending and the last troops leaving Erbil on Sept. 30, Baghdad is pushing a tougher plan to bring paramilitary weapons under state control, setting a 30 June 2027 deadline and starting with a 90-day pause on military activity. Defense Tech & Local Capacity: Iraq says F-16 maintenance is now 100% handled by Iraqi engineers and technicians since 2025, with foreign support limited to spare parts. Regional Tech & Infrastructure: Turkey’s ÖMAT mine-clearance teams are working near the Iraq border to reopen evacuated villages by removing mines and unexploded ordnance. Agritech Threat: Iraq’s date groves face the red palm weevil, with Najaf teams using pheromone traps, surveys, and treatments to stop spread. Markets & Digital Trading: Iraq’s stock market went live on Abu Dhabi’s Tabadul platform, enabling cross-market trading with local-currency settlement. Aviation Safety/Tech: Flydubai’s co-pilot case is being assessed as a possible lone-actor attack after early investigation findings.
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