AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMissile Supply Boost: The Pentagon has signed framework agreements with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to scale up PAC-3 and THAAD interceptor production, aiming to strengthen solid-rocket-motor supply chains. Defence Logistics in Practice: Australia Post has launched a mobile parcel hub and 24/7 lockers on an RAAF base in Darwin for Exercise Pitch Black, showing how everyday services adapt in complex military operations. Big Tech News Levy: Australia is pushing a tougher 2.5% levy on major platforms’ advertising revenue to fund local journalism, with LinkedIn now included and the plan set for parliament later this month. Teen Social Media Reality Check: Australia’s eSafety says more than 8 in 10 under-16s with accounts are still using social media despite the ban, blaming weak age assurance. AI Productivity Warning: Experts warn Australia risks “economic chaos” if it can’t build local AI and manufacturing capability, pointing to offshore supply pressures even in steel. Health Tech Research: Flinders University is using DNA sequencing to better identify lung infections in cystic fibrosis patients, aiming for faster, more targeted care. Privacy Flashpoint: Apple is challenging a UK order demanding access to encrypted iCloud backups, setting up a major privacy fight.
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