AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNATO & Ukraine Drones: Estonia-linked analysis says Ukraine’s frontline drone experience is reshaping NATO thinking, shifting the alliance from “aid recipient” assumptions toward solving NATO gaps in ground forces and unmanned tech. Latvia Civil Defence Gaps: A look at new low-rent housing in Valmiera finds many buildings still lack bomb-shelter basements, with developers citing cost and programme rules. Latvia Critical Infrastructure Security: Reuters reports Latvia has reinforced security at Inčukalns gas storage, hydropower sites, and energy firms, and is pushing faster counter-drone integration with NATO air-defence support. EU Defence Innovation: MEPs back AGILE, a €115M rapid defence innovation programme for SMEs, with fast grants, testing and certification access. Latvia Tech & Industry: Riga’s Port joins a Baltic push for low-emission pilots, while LMT and Tet deal coverage highlights investor interest in Latvia’s defence-industrial pipeline. Weather Watch: Latvia braces for a week of cyclones with heavy rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures. EVFTA Trade Update: New EU rules on carbon, deforestation, packaging, safety and digital product info are raising the bar for Vietnamese exporters to Latvia and the Nordics. Digital Euro Pilots: The ECB selects 36 payment service providers for digital euro pilots starting in 2027.
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