AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense & Drones: Japan is seeking 17 U.S.-made General Atomics MQ-9B long-endurance drones in a roughly $1.83B FY2027 request to expand persistent Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance as Chinese activity grows. Robotics & Automation: SEER Robotics reported 67.5% H1 2026 revenue growth to RMB264.4M, with overseas revenue up sharply and deployments reaching 2,500+ customers across 20+ industries. Automotive Supply Chain: Honda told suppliers to cut prices to hit $9.4B in savings by 2030, targeting pressed/forged parts, electrical components, and software-defined vehicle-related items. Capital Markets & Rates: Japan’s 10-year yield jumped to a 30-year high near 3.0% on fiscal concerns and rate-hike expectations, while the yen also swung on speculation of possible intervention. Cybersecurity: A long-running “Noboru” botnet was dismantled after 23 years, with authorities saying it quietly compromised 15,000+ computers across dozens of countries. Semiconductors Inputs: Korea Zinc expanded semiconductor-grade sulfuric acid capacity to 320,000 tons, aiming to support AI-driven chip investment. Shipping/Defense Procurement: The U.S. is considering frigate designs from South Korea, Japan, and Turkey for a new class, potentially allowing limited foreign-yard construction.
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