Daily Archives: 18, December 2025

Thales Strengthens Panama’s Air Traffic Management Capabilities with Comprehensive Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Thales will modernise the Air Traffic Control Centre of Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority by delivering a full suite of advanced air traffic management solutions designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Implemented in partnership with SOFRATESA, the project … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Structures Pioneering TRS for Hana Securities Linked to Digital Asset

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has acted as the Total Return Swap provider for Hana Securities’ first transaction in the digital bond market, enabling the firm to gain exposure to a Digitally Native Note without altering its existing operational infrastructure. The … Read the full press release

ZEISS and WEHI Establish First Australian labs@location Hub for Advanced Imaging

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS has launched its labs@location program in Australia, naming the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research’s Centre for Dynamic Imaging as its first local partner. The collaboration brings ZEISS’ advanced microscopy technologies together with WEHI’s long-standing … Read the full press release

RWE Transfers Baltic II Offshore Wind Development to PGE While Reaffirming Polish Energy Commitment

(IN BRIEF) RWE has agreed to sell its 350-megawatt F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind development project in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE, with transaction completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The deal includes the transfer of an … Read the full press release

ISS Strengthens Long Term European Outsourcing Agreement with Financial Services Customer

(IN BRIEF) ISS has secured an expansion of its partnership with a key European financial services customer, adding around DKK 100 million in annual contract value and bringing total yearly revenue from the client to more than DKK 300 million. … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures Landmark Spanish Defence Order for 100 Military Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Spain has awarded Airbus Helicopters four contracts covering the purchase of 100 helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan, representing the largest helicopter acquisition ever managed by the Ministry of Defence’s DGAM. The order includes H135, H145M, H175M, and … Read the full press release

Airbus Secures Additional A350 1000 Order from China Airlines to Support Long Haul Growth

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has confirmed a follow-on order from China Airlines for five additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total order for the type to 15 and complementing its existing fleet of 15 A350-900s. The deal supports China Airlines’ long-term … Read the full press release

Fortum Launches Initial Hydrogen Production as Kalla Test Center Moves Toward Full Operation

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has successfully produced its first hydrogen at the Kalla Test Center in Loviisa during the early commissioning phase of the facility’s electrolyser systems. Scheduled to become fully operational in spring 2026, the test center plays a key … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Supports Stronger Carbon Border Measures to Safeguard Europe’s Low Carbon Steel Industry

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, describing it as a vital policy tool for preventing carbon leakage and supporting Europe’s climate goals. With CBAM set to begin in 2026, the company … Read the full press release

METLEN Expands Industrial Defense Footprint with KNDS Agreement for Next Generation Leopard Platform

(IN BRIEF) METLEN, acting through its M Technologies Sector, has signed a multi-year agreement with KNDS Deutschland to manufacture 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8 main battle tank. Production will take place at the company’s Defence Hub in Volos through … Read the full press release