AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPoland Defence Manufacturing: WB Group unveiled the Gladius 2 loitering munition (Warmate 30), a turbojet-powered “flying wing” design carrying a 30kg warhead and launched from containers or vehicles, built to plug into its Gladius reconnaissance-strike system. UK Automotive Investment: Nissan will invest £170m to build the Kicks e-POWER hybrid at its Sunderland plant, adding a new model alongside Qashqai, Juke and Leaf, after earlier restructuring uncertainty. EU/Industry Tech & Connectivity: SES and Elveo expanded their direct-to-device satellite plans for Europe, including building a European supply chain for LEO D2D satellites. France Pharma Manufacturing: VERDOT opened a 4,200 sqm manufacturing and R&D site in Saint-Beauzire, boosting capacity for chromatography, TFF and downstream purification equipment. Germany Macro Watch: Banque de France cut its 2026 growth forecast to 0.4%, citing weaker consumption and stalled business investment. AI Sovereignty Debate: A German economist warns Europe’s dependence on frontier AI could become a security and independence risk, pushing for genuine technological competitiveness. Additive Manufacturing Scaling: Fives AddUp plans to manufacture its FormUp 750 large-format metal additive system in the US from 2027, while keeping European assembly in France. Aviation Decarbonisation Pressure (UK): Net Zero aviation proposals could raise flight prices by up to £400 by 2050, with the cost burden falling on travellers.
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