AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMaritime & Security: The U.S. Navy says USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to the Indo-Pacific after nearly seven months in CENTCOM, with Guam again acting as a key logistics hub for carrier operations. Air Defense: U.S. Marines deployed the mobile L-MADIS counter-drone system in the CENTCOM area, aiming to give dispersed forces rapid, repositionable protection against unmanned threats. Palau Health Supply: Palau reports 48% of essential medicines, medical supplies, and lab materials are out of stock, blaming overseas supplier disruptions, price spikes, and regulatory hurdles. Reef Restoration: Palau scientists are raising heat-tolerant coral to restore reefs that have largely avoided mass bleaching, turning the islands into a “living laboratory” for survival-focused restoration. Regional Infrastructure: A Cook Islands port upgrade plan (Penrhyn/Tongareva) is drawing attention for its potential dual civilian-military use, with the U.S. signaling openness to a military presence. Pacific Digital Push: Pacific leaders at UNGA81 backed practical work on affordable connectivity, cybersecurity, and safer digital spaces, with Palau’s State Minister Gustav Aitaro among attendees. Fisheries: Pacific delegations pressed for stronger international recognition and support for Pacific-led fisheries strategies at FAO’s COFI37 in Rome.
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