AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDefense Production Push: The Pentagon is pressing major defense contractors to speed up weapons and munitions output after depleted stocks tied to the Iran war, giving firms just 21 days to submit plans for faster delivery and expanded production. Army Procurement: Kratos won a U.S. Army contract to develop, manufacture, and test a next-generation infrared seeker upgrade for the Javelin tank-killer missile, aiming to keep production viable through 2050. Supply Chain & Policy: The Senate farm bill is delayed again, with lawmakers now likely taking it up in September, extending crop insurance, disaster aid, rural broadband, and other programs while leaving key differences to be reconciled with the House. Labor Signals: U.S. employers cut 23,000 jobs in July and hiring cooled, with revisions showing weaker job growth in May and June. Energy Grid Stress Test: California hit a record 12.99 gigawatts of battery discharge on a July evening, underscoring how storage is reshaping peak power reliability.
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