Category Archives: Government

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AFRY to Acquire AMC Consultants to Expand Global Mining Advisory Capabilities and Strengthen Position in Critical Minerals

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has agreed to acquire AMC Consultants to expand its global Mining & Metals capabilities and strengthen its position as a leading engineering and advisory partner to the mining industry. The acquisition brings 170 specialists and decades of … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens Community Investment in South Africa Through Education Focused Support for Learners in Nigel and Duduza

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has demonstrated its continued investment in education and community development by donating 818 school uniforms to three primary schools in Nigel and Duduza, South Africa. The initiative aims to ease the financial strain on families, promote equality … Read the full press release

Open Sea Trials Validate High Resilience 5G Networks Enabling Real Time Data Exchange Between Italian Naval Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, Leonardo, and the Italian Navy have demonstrated long-range maritime connectivity using a 5G Standalone network during operational trials in the Gulf of Taranto. The deployment connected two naval vessels equipped with onboard 5G infrastructure, allowing secure, real-time … Read the full press release

Ericsson and specialized by stc Partner to Advance Secure Mission Critical Communications for Saudi Arabia Public Safety Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and specialized by stc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on developing advanced mission-critical communication solutions for Saudi Arabia’s public safety sector. Announced at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, the partnership will combine Ericsson’s … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Strengthens Waste to Energy Service Capabilities in Germany with New Emmendingen Hub and Wehrle Asset Integration

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has expanded its presence in the German energy and environmental services market by opening a new service hub in Emmendingen following the acquisition of selected assets from Wehrle-Werk AG’s boiler and grate service business. The integration brings … Read the full press release

NSPA Activates 120mm Ammunition Framework with First Major Call-Off Strengthening Rheinmetall’s NATO Supply Role

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received its first €200 million call-off under a 2025 framework agreement with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for 120mm tank ammunition. The agreement, structured as a Basic Contractual Instrument, defines commercial and technical standards and … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €60 Million to Solas Capital Platform to Mobilise €400 Million for SME Energy Efficiency Projects Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €60 million to Solas Capital’s Solas Sustainable Energy Fund II to launch a co-financing platform aimed at scaling energy efficiency projects for SMEs across the European Union. The platform is expected to … Read the full press release

EIB Commits €100 Million Anchor Investment to Eiffel Facility Targeting €1.2 Billion in SME Energy Efficiency Projects Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has committed €100 million as an anchor investor in the Eiffel Energy Efficiency Co-Investment Facility managed by Eiffel Investment Group, aiming to mobilise up to €1.2 billion in energy efficiency investments across the EU … Read the full press release

EIB and BBVA Launch €380 Million Guarantee Facility and Advisory Partnership to Expand Sustainable Lending Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BBVA have signed two complementary agreements to advance green finance and climate action capabilities. The first establishes a €380 million EIB guarantee facility covering 50% of a €760 million portfolio of sustainable projects, … Read the full press release

Hexagon Advances Planned Separation of Octave Intelligence with Public Form 10 Filing and Dual Nasdaq Listing Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced that its planned spin-off entity, Octave Intelligence Limited, has publicly filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, marking a key milestone in the proposed separation. The move is intended … Read the full press release

Telia Norway Secures Top Position in National Mobile Network Benchmark for Second Consecutive Year with 830-Point Performance Score

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has been named the country’s best mobile network for the second consecutive year following an extensive benchmark by Rohde & Schwarz. Achieving a Network Performance Score of 830 out of 1,000, Telia outperformed other leading Norwegian … Read the full press release

Gasum Expands Finland’s Biogas Infrastructure with New Heavy-Traffic LBG Station in Ylivieska

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has opened a new liquefied biogas filling station in Ylivieska, Finland, strategically located to serve heavy-duty freight traffic along major national transport routes and close to key logistics hubs such as DSV’s terminal. The station strengthens Finland’s … Read the full press release

AF Offshore Decom Secures NOK 350–400 Million Contract with Ithaca Energy for North Sea FSU Decommissioning

(IN BRIEF) AF Offshore Decom, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Ithaca Energy to manage the engineering, receipt, cleaning, dismantling, and recycling of a 24,000-ton floating storage unit from the UK North Sea, with delivery to AF … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered and B2C2 Forge Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Institutional Access to Regulated Digital Asset Markets

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered and B2C2 have formed a strategic partnership aimed at improving institutional access to digital asset markets by linking regulated banking infrastructure with deep crypto liquidity across spot and options. The collaboration will enable B2C2’s institutional clients … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Achieves Historic Triple Victory at Spain’s National Transport Awards Across All Key Vehicle Categories

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has secured a historic triple victory at the National Transport Awards in Spain, winning top honours in the truck, coach, and minibus categories. The MAN TGX D30 PowerLion was named Truck of the Year … Read the full press release

SAP Establishes Munich Defense Innovation Hub to Accelerate Secure Digital Transformation for Armed Forces and Security Institutions

(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has launched a new defense innovation hub in Munich, Germany, reinforcing its long-term commitment to advancing digital readiness within the defense and security sector at a time of growing geopolitical instability and complex global threats. The … Read the full press release

Neste Expands Its Nordic Logistics Footprint with New Lubricants Warehouse in Jönköping Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Neste has opened its own lubricants warehouse in Jönköping, Sweden, to improve delivery speed and service for its industrial, agricultural, and consumer customers, strengthening its presence in the Nordic market while supporting its high-performance, OEM-approved lubricant portfolio and … Read the full press release

Savills Strengthens Madrid Prime Residential Offering with Four Senior Appointments and New Leadership Role

(IN BRIEF) Savills has reinforced its prime residential presence in Madrid by appointing four senior sales specialists, including the creation of a new leadership role for Santiago de Miguel as prime residential sales director, alongside three senior consultants, as part … Read the full press release

Hexagon Enables Red Bull Ford Powertrains to Deliver First In-House Formula 1 Hybrid Engine for 2026 Season

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has been instrumental in the development of Red Bull Ford Powertrains’ first in-house 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid Formula 1 power unit, providing ultra-precise metrology, digital inspection and trackside measurement capabilities that have enabled Oracle Red Bull Racing … Read the full press release

Neste and Fortum Extend Long-Term Electricity Partnership to Secure Power Supply for Finnish Refinery Operations

(IN BRIEF) Neste and Fortum have extended their strategic energy partnership through a new bilateral agreement for 2026–2030 under which Fortum will supply approximately 2.6 TWh of electricity from its Nordic generation portfolio to support Neste’s Finnish operations, particularly its … Read the full press release