AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDefence Industry: Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have agreed to co-produce ATACMS at Rheinmetall’s Unterlüß site in Germany, aiming to scale European missile manufacturing for NATO. NATO Summit Watch: At Ankara, the alliance is pushing a “credible path” to higher defence spending as the US steps back—while talks also cover missile co-production (AMRAAM) and Patriot sustainment. Submarine Procurement: Canada has picked TKMS/ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems for up to 12 Type 212CD submarines, reinforcing a German-Norwegian production line and Arctic-focused capability. Energy & Climate Tech: Proxima Fusion raised €411m with Google and RWE backing to build Europe’s first commercial fusion reactor. Batteries for EVs & Grid: Salt-based sodium-ion batteries are gaining momentum as a cheaper alternative to lithium. AI & Borders: The EU rejected suspending biometric entry/exit controls despite queue “difficult spots,” and the UK is weighing tighter oversight for AI used in retail finance. Heat Resilience: Tour de France riders are using frozen vests and ice logistics to manage dangerous temperatures, underscoring Europe’s heat preparedness gap. Consumer Tech: Nintendo will update Switch 2 for a replaceable battery in Europe and end original Switch sales in 2027.
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