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BAE Systems Tests Affordable Precision Strike Solution to Enhance Air Combat Flexibility

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has successfully tested a low-cost precision weapon on a Eurofighter Typhoon, demonstrating a new capability to counter uncrewed air systems more affordably. The trial, conducted with support from the Royal Air Force, showcased the effectiveness of … Read the full press release

Triton Partners Signs Agreement to Acquire Integris Composites and Expand Defence Technology Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Triton Partners has agreed to acquire Integris Composites from Agilitas Private Equity, marking a strategic investment in the defence and industrial technology sector. Integris is a global provider of lightweight composite armour solutions, serving defence manufacturers and agencies … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Highlights Digital Health Solutions and AI Applications for Modern Healthcare Systems at DMEA 2026

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft will showcase a range of digital health innovations at DMEA 2026 in Berlin, focusing on improving medical data analysis, clinical decision-making, and administrative efficiency. Five institutes will present technologies including AI-driven symptom tracking, visual analytics for nephrology, … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Joensuu Filling Station to Support Heavy Duty Transport with Liquefied Biogas Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has expanded its filling station in Joensuu to include liquefied biogas refuelling for heavy-duty vehicles, improving both fuel availability and operational reliability in Eastern Finland. The upgrade makes the station the easternmost LBG facility in the country … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with GE Vernova Hitachi to Advance Deployment of Small Modular Reactor Technology in Europe

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has partnered with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy in a non-exclusive agreement to support the deployment of BWRX-300 small modular reactor technology in Europe. The collaboration combines AFRY’s engineering and advisory expertise with GE Vernova Hitachi’s reactor … Read the full press release

VELUX Builds Integrated Cycling Platform with Addition of Iconic Paris Roubaix Event to Sponsorship Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) VELUX Group has expanded its cycling sponsorship platform by becoming an Official Partner of Paris-Roubaix Hauts-de-France and its women’s counterpart, building on its existing involvement with the Tour de France. The multi-year agreement, developed in collaboration with Amaury … Read the full press release

International Experts Advocate Platform Design and AI Solutions to Improve Digital Safety for Children and Youths

(IN BRIEF) An international group of experts is advocating for a new approach to digital safety for children and adolescents, emphasizing improved platform design over blanket social media bans. Published in Science, the research highlights how recent legal actions against … Read the full press release

Syngenta Expands Crop Protection Portfolio with Breakthrough Solution for Resistant Weeds in Soybean and Cotton

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has launched VIRESTINA™ technology, a new herbicide solution designed to control resistant grass weeds in soybean and cotton, marking the first major breakthrough of its kind in nearly 40 years. Initially approved in Argentina, the technology is … Read the full press release

Wood Advances Lifecycle Role in Canadian Uranium Sector with Phoenix Project Construction Management Contract

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a construction management contract from Denison Mines Corp. for the Phoenix in-situ recovery uranium mine, advancing the Wheeler River project toward construction. The agreement builds on a multi-year partnership between the companies, with Wood previously … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures New H225 Order from Vietnam Helicopter Corporation to Support Fleet Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has received an order from Vietnam Helicopter Corporation for three H225 helicopters, reinforcing a long-standing partnership and supporting VNH’s strategy to modernize its fleet and expand offshore energy operations. The new aircraft will enhance operational flexibility, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Partners with Latvia to Strengthen Innovation Ecosystem and Scale High-Growth Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is partnering with Latvia’s Ministry of Economics and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia to support the growth of high-potential and technology-driven businesses. Through this advisory initiative, the EIB will assess Latvia’s current … Read the full press release

BASF Introduces Authentic+ Concept and Sustainable Ingredient Innovations at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris

(IN BRIEF) BASF is introducing its “Beyond Beauty: Authentic+” concept at in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris, focusing on authenticity, emotional well-being, and sensory experiences in personal care. The initiative encourages a move away from digitally enhanced beauty standards toward more … Read the full press release

EQT Foundation Supports Elemental Impact with Strategic Grant to Accelerate First-of-a-Kind Climate Infrastructure Financing

(IN BRIEF) EQT Foundation has awarded a €500,000 grant to Elemental Impact to support the expansion of its catalytic financing model aimed at scaling first-of-a-kind climate infrastructure projects. The initiative addresses a critical funding gap between venture capital and project … Read the full press release

Hidromod Advances Sustainable Data Centre Cooling Through Comprehensive Marine Modelling for Start Campus Project

(IN BRIEF) Hidromod, part of ABL Group, has played a key role in supporting the development of a seawater cooling system for Start Campus’s large-scale data centre in Sines, Portugal. Through a multi-year programme of advanced modelling, oceanographic analysis, and … Read the full press release

Voith and Wuzhou Specialty Paper Achieve First Commercial Deployment of Advanced DuoCentri NipcoFlex Press Technology

(IN BRIEF) Voith has successfully launched PM 19 at Wuzhou Specialty Paper, marking the first commercial use of its DuoCentri NipcoFlex press with a center belt. This innovation enables fully closed web threading from the press to the drying section, … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Vietnam Expands Environmental Testing Capabilities with New Biodegradability and VOC Emission Services

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Vietnam has launched new biodegradability and VOC emission testing services to help Vietnamese manufacturers meet international environmental standards and strengthen their competitiveness in global markets. These services address growing regulatory and consumer demands for transparency in … Read the full press release

Eurojust Leads Coordinated European Effort Resulting in Dismantling of Major Migrant Smuggling Network

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust supported a coordinated international operation that dismantled a major migrant smuggling network responsible for transporting over 1,000 Vietnamese migrants into the United Kingdom. The group organised more than 200 smuggling operations using lorries and small boats, charging … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Secures $180 Million Contract for Advanced TRIDON Mk2 Air Defence System

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $180 million contract from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its TRIDON Mk2 anti-aircraft system. The mobile system is designed to counter a range of aerial threats, including drones, missiles, and aircraft, while … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Masdar Form $2.2 Billion Joint Venture to Expand Renewable Energy Across Asia

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Masdar have signed a binding agreement to create a $2.2 billion joint venture focused on onshore renewable energy across nine Asian countries. The partnership will combine 3 GW of operational assets and 6 GW of projects … Read the full press release

RWE Expands Long Term Renewable Energy Agreement with ASML to Support Growing Industrial Demand

(IN BRIEF) RWE has expanded its Power Purchase Agreement with ASML, increasing renewable capacity to around 130 MW and extending the contract until 2038. The agreement includes power from offshore and onshore wind farms in Belgium and the Netherlands, supplying … Read the full press release