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EIB leads €57 million financing round to boost Cailabs’ Optical Ground Station production and global expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has led a €57 million financing round to accelerate the growth of Cailabs, a French photonics company specialising in Optical Ground Stations for satellite laser communications. The funding includes €37 million from the … Read the full press release

EDF to optimise 560MW of battery storage at UK’s largest energy storage project in partnership with Fidra Energy

(IN BRIEF) EDF will optimise 560MW of battery storage at the Thorpe Marsh project in Yorkshire through a new partnership with Fidra Energy, backed by EIG. Thorpe Marsh, which will become the UK’s largest battery site with a total capacity … Read the full press release

Telefónica Global Solutions earns leadership position in NaaS market with award-winning Dynamic Network platform

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) has been named a leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ for Network as a Service (Q2 2025), with its Dynamic Network solution praised for both technology excellence and customer impact. Built on an … Read the full press release

Vodafone partners with UEFA to sponsor Women’s Football until 2030 and launches Champions Travel eSIM for fans

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has entered a long-term partnership with UEFA and UC3, becoming an official partner of UEFA Women’s Football until 2030 and a licensee of the UEFA Champions League for the 2025–2027 seasons. The agreement covers major women’s competitions … Read the full press release

VOIS partners with PK Porthcurno to launch PK Network and connect telecommunications heritage with digital innovation

(IN BRIEF) VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) has become the primary sponsor of PK Porthcurno – Museum of Global Communications, supporting the launch of the PK Network, a global initiative uniting industry partners to preserve telecommunications heritage and inspire innovation. Based … Read the full press release

BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel achieve up to 40% lower carbon footprint in Interpon architectural powder coatings through value chain collaboration

(IN BRIEF) BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel have reduced the carbon footprint of AkzoNobel’s Interpon D superdurable architectural powder coatings by up to 40% through a value chain partnership focused on renewable raw materials and supplier-specific carbon data. BASF supplies NPG … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT unveils TAROSS at DSEI London as modular electro-optical system for advanced target acquisition and reconnaissance

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has launched TAROSS, a modular electro-optical sensor solution, at DSEI in London. Designed for integration on weapon stations, turrets, reconnaissance vehicles, and unmanned systems, TAROSS offers advanced capabilities for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance. The system … Read the full press release

Germany’s first YEXIO data centre opens in Heiligenhaus, marking a milestone for sustainable digital infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s first YEXIO data centre has officially opened in Heiligenhaus, establishing the region as a pioneer in sustainable digital infrastructure. Developed by HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and Palladio Partners, the facility is the first in a planned nationwide network … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses partners with Otokar to expand Mercedes-Benz Conecto production in Türkiye from 2026

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has signed a cooperation agreement with Turkish manufacturer Otokar to expand production capacity for the Mercedes-Benz Conecto city bus. Starting in September 2026, Otokar will produce the bus at its Sakarya plant, while Daimler Buses supplies … Read the full press release

DNV certifies Songlilai Trading Enterprise and Junshin Sushi with MSC and ASC Chain of Custody standards for sustainable seafood sourcing

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded MSC and ASC Chain of Custody certifications to Songlilai Trading Enterprise Pte Ltd and its subsidiary Junshin Sushi Pte Ltd, presented at Seafood Expo Asia in Singapore. The certifications guarantee seafood traceability back to sustainable … Read the full press release

DNV validates Hanwha Ocean’s LNG fuel tank innovation with AiP for 16,000 TEU containership design

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded an Approval in Principle to Hanwha Ocean for its newly developed high-pressure Type B LNG fuel tank for 16,000 TEU containerships, announced at Gastech 2025. The design increases the vapor pressure limit from 0.7 bar … Read the full press release

Experts from Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas University highlight sustainable strategies for tackling urban congestion

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom and Comillas Pontifical University co-hosted a webinar on urban mobility titled “The Future of Movement: Rethinking Congestion in the Age of Smart Cities”, where experts discussed the root causes of congestion and highlighted congestion pricing as … Read the full press release

Inclusion of Euronext in the CAC 40 Index highlights transformation since IPO and value creation for shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Euronext will join the CAC 40® Index effective 22 September 2025, marking a major milestone in its growth and recognition of its strong market performance since its IPO in 2014. From operating four markets at IPO, the Group … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd strengthens collaboration with Shell to expand use of renewable Bio-LNG across its fleet

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has signed a multi-year supply agreement with Shell Western LNG B.V. for liquefied biomethane, building on their 2023 strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of renewable marine fuels. Biomethane, also known as Bio-LNG, plays a key role … Read the full press release

InfraVia’s OREIMA sells fully refurbished sustainable office building in Paris’s 2nd district to Ampega Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia’s real estate subsidiary OREIMA has finalized the sale of a landmark office building on Rue de Richelieu in Paris’s 2nd district to Ampega Asset Management GmbH, acting on behalf of an affiliated insurance company and advised by … Read the full press release

CVC remains controlling shareholder as Ahlsell welcomes new institutional investors to accelerate growth

(IN BRIEF) CVC will remain the controlling shareholder in Ahlsell while welcoming a group of new institutional investors to support the company’s next phase of growth. The transaction, closing in Q4 2025, reflects confidence in Ahlsell’s strong performance and proven … Read the full press release

American Rheinmetall strengthens U.S. defense industrial base with $31.7 million Michigan expansion

(IN BRIEF) American Rheinmetall will invest $31.7 million in a new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, consolidating its Troy and Sterling Heights operations into a single 168,056-square-foot facility and creating 450 new jobs. The expansion supports major U.S. defense initiatives, … Read the full press release

European SMEs to benefit from €65 billion mobilised for energy efficiency under new EIB and EU initiative

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has pledged €17.5 billion to accelerate energy efficiency investments by more than 350,000 European SMEs between 2025 and 2027. Backed by the European Commission, the initiative will nearly double current EIB support and aims to … Read the full press release

University of Potsdam scientists reveal key role of runaway stars in shaping supernova remnant population

(IN BRIEF) A team from the University of Potsdam and the Institute for Space Science in Barcelona has shown that the movement of massive runaway stars is a vital factor in understanding the gamma-ray emission from supernova remnants. Using supercomputer … Read the full press release

European Space Agency selects Sener to contribute to grid fin technologies for Themis reusable rocket project

(IN BRIEF) Sener has secured a role in the European Space Agency’s Themis program, a joint effort with ArianeGroup to develop a reusable rocket demonstrator capable of vertical landing and relaunch. The company’s teams in Poland and Spain will provide … Read the full press release