AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMaritime Security Procurement: France’s DGA has contracted Couach to build 24 new 22-metre coastal surveillance patrol vessels for the Maritime Gendarmerie under the VGMAR programme, with first delivery expected in 2029 and five ships earmarked for overseas territories including New Caledonia. Earthquake Watch for the Pacific: A shallow M6.3 quake hit the seafloor southeast of the Loyalty Islands; no injuries or tsunami threat were reported, and the “green” PAGER alert reflected low exposure because the rupture was over open ocean. Energy Transition in the Pacific: Palau’s solar-plus-storage project is expanding with an added 19.8MWh battery, bringing total on-site storage to 15MWac/32.7MWh and further reducing reliance on diesel generation. Training for Local Industry: B.C. is funding more than $1m in Nechako Valley skills training (heavy equipment, truck driving, safety) to address labour shortages tied to upcoming projects. Pacific Conservation & Governance: A regional learning exchange in Rarotonga brings together Indigenous leaders, including from New Caledonia, to push community-led conservation and climate resilience. Aviation Connectivity: Changi Airport plans new direct routes over the next decade, targeting underserved “white spot” cities across Asia-Pacific and beyond.
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