AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIsrael–Greece Defence Tech: Israel signed a €3bn “Achilles Shield” deal with Greece to build a multi-layer air-defence network, integrating systems like David’s Sling, SPYDER and BARAK MX, plus a separate Drone Dome counter-drone package—positioning Greece for a major €28bn modernization as tensions with Türkiye simmer. Regional Security & Tech Spillover: The US–Iran exchange of fire over Larak Island and Iran’s retaliatory strikes on US bases in Jordan and the UAE is again rattling markets and raising Hormuz disruption fears, with oil jumping and Gulf bourses slipping. Startup & AI in Egypt: Bitroot Ventures launched an early-stage accelerator in Egypt, funding and mentoring founders from idea to MVP with AWS/NVIDIA support and seed-stage checks. Healthcare R&D: Emmaus Life Sciences secured an exclusive option agreement with Cedars-Sinai to evaluate L-glutamine for pancreatic cancer alongside chemotherapy. Energy Grid Infrastructure: Greece’s FM said Turkey’s approval isn’t required for the Cyprus–Greece electricity cable (GSI), with work potentially resuming before end-2026. Business & Compliance: The US EEOC said Cisco likely violated civil rights of Middle Eastern and Muslim employees, tied to hostile workplace messages after 7 Oct 2023.
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