AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIsrael Economy: Israel’s economy rebounded in Q2 after a Q1 contraction tied to the Feb. 28 US-Israeli war with Iran, with ceasefires helping consumer sentiment and business activity. Defense & Industry: Elbit Systems is building on a record $32B order backlog, investing in helicopter- and fighter-carried laser weapons after Iron Beam’s delivery to the IDF. Air Defense Economics: A report says Iran is developing ballistic missile tech aimed at making interception harder, raising the cost burden on US and Israeli missile-defense stocks. Maritime Energy Risk: The UAE accused Iran of attacking an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz as shipping stays disrupted; Iran and Oman also discuss a shipping map. Crypto Security: Israel’s Bits of Gold says a hacker stole personal data of about 200,000 customers, putting its client base at risk. Transport Tech: Netivei Israel’s AI adaptive traffic lights cut average junction delays, with large daily time savings projected at major intersections. Food Tech: Hebrew University researchers report engineered seeds producing milk protein ß-casein, pointing to more sustainable dairy ingredients. Archaeology & Construction: The IAA uncovered a 1,300-year-old industrial complex in Ramat Gan ahead of a new bus terminal. Regional Security: Jordan’s cabinet reshuffle and budget planning get scrutiny amid the new Mecca Joint Defence Pact linking Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan.
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