German industry momentum: Germany’s exports and industrial production beat expectations in June, with industrial output up 0.2% m/m and orders rising 3.1%, driven by a jump in automotive and transport equipment. Energy & manufacturing tech: German scientists report a compact solar-to-hydrogen device converting up to 31.3% of sunlight into hydrogen in outdoor tests, a promising efficiency milestone for green energy—still early-stage. EU space manufacturing: SES says IRIS² Rendez-vous 1 is complete, clearing the way for active satellite manufacturing and ground integration for a 348-satellite sovereign comms network, with MEO investment up to €1.35bn. Defense supply chain pressure: A report says the US is short of Patriot interceptors for Ukraine, highlighting how depleted stockpiles are reshaping European air-defence planning. Industrial robotics in Milan: A new Milan hub is launching a permanent large-format robotic additive manufacturing setup for designers, aiming to bring industrial-grade LFAM into the city’s design ecosystem. Food & inputs risk: Sugar prices surge on worries about lower global production, with drought threatening EU/UK output. Local manufacturing spotlight: Hull holiday-home maker Willerby is supplying lodges for a new Royal Navy wellbeing facility at Devonport, showing how industrial firms can plug into defence-community projects.