AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation Testing: UZGA has started endurance testing of its VK-800 engine on a ground rig for 150 hours, aimed at powering the LMS-901 Baikal utility aircraft, the LMS-192 Osvey regional transport (with Belarus), and the UTS-800 light trainer, with certification targets set for next year (Baikal) and 2029 (Osvey). Drone Robotics: RTU MIREA engineers unveiled “arms” for drones—cable-link manipulators with interchangeable attachments—so UAVs can pick up cargo, open doors, and even apply aerosols with prototype control algorithms already built. Arctic Science: Russia’s Arctic Floating University expedition has begun sampling Barents Sea bottom sediments to track radioactivity and pollution over time, using the seabed as a natural archive. Nuclear Buildout: Rosatom says it has begun installing the reactor vessel for the second unit of Egypt’s El Dabaa plant, attended by Egyptian officials and IAEA chief Rafael Grossi. Energy Pressure: Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depots in Tver and Stavropol, triggering fires and evacuations, as fuel shortages and rationing concerns grow. Cybersecurity: Symantec reports a ransomware group “Hyadina” using a malicious Microsoft-approved driver and a new “GodDamn” locker, targeting US organizations. AI Policy: OpenAI plans to release GPT-5.6 after a US-requested pause, as Washington and Beijing tighten scrutiny of advanced AI.
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