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Airbus Advances Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft Programme with Valkyrie Integration for German Air Force

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space is advancing development of an Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft system intended for the German Air Force, with an operational capability targeted for 2029. The programme combines the Kratos Valkyrie unmanned aircraft platform with Airbus’ … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Subsidiary LAB Entreprenør to Complete Final Phase of Hatleberg Student Housing Renovation Project

(IN BRIEF) LAB Entreprenør, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a NOK 212 million contract with Sammen, the Student Welfare Organisation of Vestland, to refurbish two student housing buildings at the Hatleberg student village in Bergen. The project involves upgrading … Read the full press release

EIB Advisory and European Commission Introduce New Initiative to Support Strategic Development of Ports Across the TEN-T Network

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the European Commission have launched a new technical training programme under the JASPERS advisory mandate to help strengthen strategic port infrastructure across the European Union. The initiative focuses on supporting small and medium-sized … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and EIF Expand Support for Croatian Economy with Major Investments in SMEs, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided €547 million in financing to Croatia in 2025 to support business growth, innovation, green transition projects and infrastructure development. The funding included €325 million from the EIB and €211 million from the … Read the full press release

Eurosystem Introduces Appia Project to Strengthen Role of Central Bank Money in Tokenised Finance

(IN BRIEF) The Eurosystem has published the roadmap for Appia, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting the development of a European tokenised financial ecosystem while ensuring that central bank money remains central to the monetary system. The project will involve … Read the full press release

RWE Appoints Sandra Dettmer as Chief Operating Officer of Renewables Europe and Australia Division

(IN BRIEF) RWE has appointed Sandra Dettmer as Chief Operating Officer of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, effective April 1, 2026. The newly created role is intended to enhance management oversight of the company’s expanding portfolio of renewable energy projects … Read the full press release

DBAG Sells Fire Protection Specialist Kraft & Bauer to Syngroh Capital as Part of Active Deal Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and DBAG Fund VII have sold their investment in Kraft & Bauer, a specialist manufacturer of fire extinguishing systems for tooling machines, to Syngroh Capital, the investment entity of the Grohe family. DBAG initially acquired … Read the full press release

Eviden Becomes Launch Partner for AWS European Sovereign Cloud with External Key Management Security Solution

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, the cybersecurity and digital technology brand of the Atos Group, has become a launch partner for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new cloud infrastructure designed specifically for organizations operating under European regulatory frameworks. Eviden is contributing … Read the full press release

Capgemini signs agreement to acquire PLM and manufacturing operations specialist Piterion to strengthen digital engineering capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has signed an agreement to acquire Stuttgart-based Piterion, a specialist in product lifecycle management and manufacturing operations management solutions. The acquisition will strengthen Capgemini’s digital engineering capabilities and expand its ability to help industrial clients modernize complex … Read the full press release

ABB to invest $75 million in India to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen electrification and automation R&D

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced plans to invest approximately $75 million in India in 2026 to expand its manufacturing capacity and research and development capabilities in electrification and automation technologies. The investment builds on more than $35 million invested in … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group subsidiary KNIAZHA VIG partners with Aon and DFC to provide expanded war risk insurance coverage in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group has announced that its Ukrainian subsidiary KNIAZHA VIG has secured a 25 million US dollar reinsurance facility agreement with the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation in cooperation with Aon to support the expansion of war-risk … Read the full press release

Ramboll joins Region Stockholm’s major Norra Hagastaden urban transformation project to support sustainable infrastructure and planning

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has been appointed as technical consultant for the long-term redevelopment of Norra Hagastaden in Stockholm, a major urban transformation project led by Region Stockholm with Locum serving as the client. The initiative will convert a historic hospital … Read the full press release

LSEG launches new ESG scoring framework and sustainability analytics platform to improve transparency and comparability for global financial markets

(IN BRIEF) LSEG has launched a new suite of ESG scores and sustainability analytics designed to improve transparency, comparability, and usability of ESG data for financial institutions. Built on a research-driven methodology aligned with global sustainability frameworks such as ISSB, … Read the full press release

Mutares Signs Agreement to Sell inTime Group to Tawin Holdings Group as Logistics Platform Prepares for Next Growth Phase

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has agreed to sell inTime Group GmbH and its subsidiaries Trans-Logo-Tech and Routewise to Tawin Holdings Group, owner of the international logistics company Priority Freight. The transaction is expected to close by the … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Targets Growth in Advanced Sensor and Optronics Systems with Planned Facility Expansion in Baden-Württemberg

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT is planning to expand its development and production capacities in the Ostalb district of Germany, with the Triumph site in Aalen identified as the preferred location for the project. The expansion is driven by growing demand for … Read the full press release

ACS University Leadership Program Brings Together Senior Executives from HOCHTIEF, Turner, CIMIC and Dragados for Strategic Innovation Projects

(IN BRIEF) ACS Group has concluded its ACS University Executive Leadership Program with a final event in Madrid attended by 34 senior leaders from across the Group’s global companies, including HOCHTIEF, Turner, CIMIC, Dragados and FlatironDragados. The year-long programme combines … Read the full press release

IKEA Reports Continued Progress on Gender Equality with Balanced Leadership and Reduced Pay Gap Across Ingka Group

(IN BRIEF) IKEA, through Ingka Group, continues to prioritise gender equality as a core part of its business strategy, integrating inclusive practices across recruitment, development and leadership processes. The company has achieved near gender balance across management and leadership roles, … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck’s Unimog to Compete in the 2026 World Snowplow Championship as German Drivers Take on International Winter Service Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck’s Unimog implement carrier will be used by German drivers competing in the 5th World Snowplow Championship taking place from March 10 to 13, 2026 in Chambéry, France. The competition will gather winter road maintenance professionals from … Read the full press release

Neva SGR and Regione Lombardia Launch €40 Million Venture Capital Initiative to Support Cleantech Startups in Lombardy

(IN BRIEF) Neva SGR has been selected by Regione Lombardia to support the Lombardia Venture STEP initiative, which aims to strengthen venture capital access for innovative companies in Lombardy. The regional government has invested €20 million from the Lombardia ERDF … Read the full press release

Thales Partners with Cielo to Pilot Remote eSIM Connectivity Management for POS Terminals Across Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Thales is working with Brazilian payment service provider Cielo to pilot remote connectivity management for point-of-sale terminals using an eSIM platform based on the GSMA SGP.32 IoT standard. The initiative allows Cielo to remotely manage connectivity and switch … Read the full press release