AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFusion Funding: Proxima Fusion raised €411m (US$468m) in a round led by XTX Ventures and East X Ventures, with RWE and Google joining, valuing the company at €2.4bn to build its Alpha stellarator near Munich and expand superconducting cable and magnet production. Defence Industrial Base: Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall signed an MoU to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, with Rheinmetall’s Unterluess plant set to manufacture the guided missiles—aimed at creating a European production hub for NATO demand. NATO Procurement Push: NATO unveiled plans to replace ageing AWACS with Saab’s GlobalEye surveillance aircraft for a 10-nation consortium, positioning the deal as “made within the alliance.” Canada Submarine Deal: Canada named Germany’s TKMS as preferred bidder for up to 12 submarines, with first deliveries expected by 2034, underscoring how industrial capacity and NATO alignment shape procurement outcomes. CBAM Pressure on Materials: Assopannelli warned an ENVI vote on CBAM would raise costs for urea—key for resins and adhesives in wood panels—potentially adding €40–€60 per tonne in 2026 and pushing panel, furniture and interior costs higher. UK Business Climate: The UK consulting sector is forecast to grow 6% in 2026 (single-digit), with domestic demand soft as firms focus on cost efficiencies.
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