AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIraq Food Tech & Water-Smart Farming: Iraq’s Agriculture Ministry says the country hit wheat and date self-sufficiency for 2026, crediting climate-resilient seed genetics, subsidized modern sprinkler systems, and a data-backed planting calendar. Urban Mobility & Clean Energy: Baghdad’s “Green Taxi” plan is taking shape amid gasoline shortages, with Transport and Environment ministries studying electric taxi charging infrastructure and considering Chinese vehicle imports. Suicide Care Innovation: UVM Health in Vermont opened the Asha Clinic, a specialized outpatient model for suicide prevention led by researcher Dr. Craig Bryan, aiming to expand access to evidence-based therapies. Defense Tech Sales to Iraq: The US approved a $150M Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for Bell 412EPX helicopters plus radios, training, and logistics support to boost airlift for counter-terrorism. Drone-Killing Laser Procurement: The US Army awarded a $464.8M contract for production models of the LOCUST X3 drone-killing laser, marking a shift from prototypes to fielded systems. Regional Tech Shockwaves from War: Strait of Hormuz traffic remains at a small fraction of normal as US-Iran tensions escalate, keeping shipping and energy logistics under strain.
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