AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGuam’s Defense Technology: As voters prepare to choose a governor, the island’s planned $8 billion missile-defense system remains a major issue. Del. James Moylan says Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles were sent to Tinian and could be temporarily deployed again. Deep-Sea Exploration: NOAA is reviewing Eco Minerals’ application to map seabed minerals in waters between Guam and Wake Island, with a public hearing set for Nov. 16. The proposed area is separate from the planned CNMI mining lease sale. Island Research: A record 68 University of Guam students and mentors are attending the national SACNAS STEM conference, where students will present research and pursue scholarships, internships and research opportunities. Undersea Cables: A CSIS analysis found Chinese research vessels spend unusually long periods near Pacific communication cables, raising concerns about surveillance of critical infrastructure. Power Resilience: Guam Power Authority is considering projects for federal grid-resilience funding aimed at strengthening electricity systems and preventing outages. Invasive Species: Scientists are developing a rapid DNA test to detect brown tree snakes, which could help prevent the invasive species from spreading from Guam to other Pacific islands.
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