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Rheinmetall to Unveil Advanced Military Solutions at CANSEC 2025, Including Mission Master CXT with Drone Integration

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will showcase its latest military technologies at CANSEC 2025, including the Mission Master CXT with tethered drone integration, as part of its Uncrewed Ground Systems (UGS) family. The company will also display the MSU-GP 200T turbine-powered Air … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €90 Million Loan to Bordeaux Métropole Énergies to Drive Green Transition in Gironde

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided a €90 million loan to Bordeaux Métropole Énergies to support its 2024-2028 strategic plan, focusing on renewable energy projects and energy-efficient building renovations. This funding will aid in the development of solar … Read the full press release

Savills Reports Strong European Logistics Investment in 2024 Despite Market Cooling in Q1 2025

(IN BRIEF) Savills’ latest research shows that European logistics real estate investment volumes reached €38.2 billion in 2024, up 15% year-on-year, but still 15% below the five-year average. The market saw a downturn in Q1 2025, with investment volumes dropping … Read the full press release

STRABAG Leads Groundbreaking Bridge Shifting Operation for Rinsdorf Viaduct

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG and Bickhardt Bau AG are leading an innovative operation to shift the Rinsdorf viaduct, part of the A45 bridge renewal project. The 40,000-ton section of the bridge will be moved 20 meters and 59 centimeters using a … Read the full press release

Flix Partners with Talgo for €2.4 Billion High-Speed Train Deal to Enhance Sustainable Rail Travel Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Flix has awarded Talgo a €2.4 billion contract to supply up to 65 high-speed trains based on the Talgo 230 platform, with an initial order of 30 units valued at €1.06 billion. The trains, designed for full accessibility … Read the full press release

Telia to Join Global Virtual Telco Pride 2025, Highlighting Diversity and Inclusion in the Telecommunications Industry

(IN BRIEF) Telia will participate in Global Virtual Telco Pride 2025 on June 10, alongside industry leaders like Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, and Nokia. This year’s event, hosted by Mikko Ylä-Kauttu and Julia Wollschläger, focuses on the theme “Standing Together, Speaking … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Partners with Natilus to Explore Integration of Blended-Wing-Body Aircraft into Air Logistics Operations

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and Natilus have announced a strategic partnership to explore the potential of integrating Natilus’s blended-wing-body aircraft into commercial air logistics. This collaboration aims to assess the operational feasibility, environmental impact, and economic benefits of these innovative aircraft, … Read the full press release

Nokia and blackned Sign Agreement to Deliver High-Performance Tactical Networks for Military Operations

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and blackned GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop deployable tactical communication systems for the defense sector. The collaboration integrates Nokia’s advanced 5G technology with blackned’s defense digitalization expertise to provide secure, high-performance communications solutions … Read the full press release

Eneco Launches White Paper Advocating for Policies to Shift Household Energy Use and Introduces Off-Peak Contract for 2025

(IN BRIEF) Eneco’s latest white paper advocates for government policies to support households in shifting their electricity consumption to off-peak hours, which can ease grid congestion and better utilize sustainable energy. The company is also introducing a new off-peak energy … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Awarded NOK 960 Million Contract for Structural Work at New Rikshospitalet in Gaustad

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been chosen by Helse Sør-Øst RFH to carry out the structural work at the New Rikshospitalet, with a contract valued at NOK 960 million. This comprehensive project includes groundwork, concrete work for foundations, walls, and … Read the full press release

HMB Construction to Oversee SEK 560 Million Expansion of Ahlsell Distribution Centre in Hallsberg

(IN BRIEF) HMB Construction, part of AF Gruppen Sweden, has secured a SEK 560 million contract to expand Ahlsell’s distribution center in Hallsberg, where Ahlsell Sverige AB is the tenant. The project includes the addition of 37,000 square meters of … Read the full press release

Sanofi Completes $600 Million Acquisition of DR-0201 to Enhance Immunology Pipeline and Advance Autoimmune Disease Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has completed the acquisition of DR-0201 from Dren Bio, now renamed SAR448501, to enhance its immunology pipeline. This bispecific myeloid cell engager, which has shown promising results in B-cell depletion, may offer potential breakthroughs in autoimmune diseases, … Read the full press release

TreeFrog Therapeutics Secures €30 Million from EIB to Advance Parkinson’s Disease Cell Therapy

(IN BRIEF) TreeFrog Therapeutics has secured €30 million in financing from the European Investment Bank to advance its cell therapy program for Parkinson’s disease and support the development of its internal pipeline targeting diseases with high unmet needs. The funding, … Read the full press release

EIB and National Bank of North Macedonia Complete Climate Risk Capacity-Building Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia (NBRNM) have completed a climate risk capacity-building initiative under the Greening Financial Systems Advisory Programme. The project has enhanced NBRNM’s ability to … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank Supports Major Polish Offshore Wind Farms with EUR 3 Billion Financing

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has played a leading role in financing the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 offshore wind farms in Poland, each with a 740 MW capacity. With a EUR 3 billion financing for each project, KfW IPEX-Bank, as … Read the full press release

Crédit Coopératif Pursues Acquisition of Anytime to Enhance Digital Services for Associations

(IN BRIEF) As part of its 2030 strategic plan, Crédit Coopératif is in exclusive discussions with Orange Bank to acquire Anytime, a fintech specializing in supporting associations. The acquisition will strengthen Crédit Coopératif’s digital offerings and expand its services for … Read the full press release

Kawczyński Logistics Adds 75 New Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin Trucks to Fleet for Improved Efficiency and Safety

(IN BRIEF) Kawczyński Logistics has expanded its fleet with 75 new Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin 1848 LS trucks, delivered by Sobiesław Zasada Automotive. The new vehicles, which replace older models, are designed for long-distance transport, offering advanced safety features and … Read the full press release

Expro Awarded $80M+ Tubular Running Services Contracts with Leading Super-Majors in the Gulf of America

(IN BRIEF) Expro has secured multi-year Tubular Running Services contracts worth over $80 million from two leading Super-Majors in the Gulf of America. These contracts involve both deepwater drill ships and platform rigs and feature the integration of advanced technologies … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom’s Yana Ekasiwi Appointed Board Member and Deputy VP at ITS Indonesia to Drive International Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) Yana Ekasiwi, Area Sales Manager for Indonesia and Malaysia at Kapsch TrafficCom, has been appointed as a Board Member and Deputy Vice President of International Relations at ITS Indonesia. In her new position, Yana will lead international initiatives … Read the full press release

Covestro Introduces Groundbreaking TPU Innovations for AI-Driven Smart Devices at Taipei Symposium

(IN BRIEF) Covestro unveiled its innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) solutions at a symposium in Taipei, highlighting the key role of material innovation in AI-powered smart devices. With advancements in thermal management, durability, and performance, Covestro’s Desmopan® series is revolutionizing industries … Read the full press release