AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefence Tech: The MoD plans up to £400m for Tekever’s AR5 spy drones, with an initial order for six and more expected by 2029, built in Swindon and battle-tested in Ukraine. Combat Air Modernisation: BAE Systems and Team Tempest are set to lead work under a £708m Future Combat Air System push, developing next-gen air combat tech with AI and digital engineering. Military Careers: A Wiltshire/Hampshire military careers fair will bring 90+ employers and training providers to help service leavers and families find roles in defence, engineering and tech. Electric Aviation: Loganair has agreed to buy five BETA Technologies short-range electric aircraft, aiming to bring fully electric scheduled flights to Scotland. AI Regulation: The FCA’s “supercharged sandbox” adds Anthropic to help UK financial firms test Claude-based tools for safer payments, fraud detection and governance. Fintech Expansion: UK payments firm VALT launches in Bangladesh, bringing POS and hospitality payment tech built and supported by Sylhet teams. Road Safety: Euro NCAP warns truck rear underrun guards are inadequate, urging UK/EU updates to match US standards. Heat & Homes: With a fourth heatwave looming, portable air conditioning remains in demand, while UK households face a £343 warning over in-app spending.
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