AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFrench Defence Tech: France’s DGA has completed its first supersonic test firing of the MICA NG air-to-air missile from a Rafale, validating the infrared seeker’s performance under extreme thermal stress and paving the way for qualification and deliveries. Space Operations: NASA says five astronauts briefly took shelter in their Crew Dragon after an air leak on the ISS, with the order later reversed as Russia and NASA checked the leak rate. Digital Infrastructure: ViaTunisia’s subsea cable segment linking Marseille and Bizerte has reached ready-for-service status, boosting secure, high-capacity connectivity between Europe and North Africa via an EU-backed project. AI Governance: Anthropic urges major AI labs to consider a coordinated, verifiable pause, warning that rapid progress could enable recursive self-improvement before society is ready. Climate & Health: Research on heat waves suggests animals’ learning and behavior can deteriorate during extreme temperatures, with potential ecosystem-wide knock-on effects. Crypto Tax Policy: Greece is drafting a bill to tax crypto capital gains at 15%, with a small exemption and miner carve-outs, as it aligns regulation with EU standards.
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