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Sanofi’s Rilzabrutinib Receives Breakthrough and Orphan Designations for Warm Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. FDA and orphan drug designation from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for rilzabrutinib (Wayrilz) in warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia, based on data from the ongoing LUMINA 2 … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck Reinforces Military Logistics Capabilities with Global Production and Local Assembly Model

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck is advancing its defence growth strategy by showcasing Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, presenting vehicles such as the Zetros 4051 AS 6×6 and Arocs 4663 AS 8×8 that are designed for … Read the full press release

DNV to Support Cadent in Delivering Safe and Scalable Hydrogen Infrastructure from Humber to Nottinghamshire

(IN BRIEF) DNV has been appointed by Cadent as Owner’s Engineer for the Front-End Engineering Design of the H2East Pipeline from Humber to Nottinghamshire, a project intended to anchor the UK’s emerging hydrogen transmission network and support industrial decarbonisation, energy … Read the full press release

Indra Leads Multinational REACT II Programme to Advance Europe’s Airborne Electronic Attack Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Indra is coordinating the European REACT II programme, a major multinational R&D initiative focused on developing future Airborne Electronic Attack capabilities, following the signing of a co-funding and management agreement by OCCAR on behalf of seven participating nations. … Read the full press release

Rotterdam Port Partners Expand Cooperation to Tackle Growing Threat of Digital Storage Fraud

(IN BRIEF)  The Port of Rotterdam Authority and VOTOB have renewed and expanded their cooperation to strengthen a multi-stakeholder task force dedicated to combating storage spoofing, a form of digital fraud in which criminals sell non-existent tank storage capacity and … Read the full press release

European Commission Approves GSK’s Nucala as First Monthly Biologic for Uncontrolled Eosinophilic COPD in the EU

(IN BRIEF) GSK announced that the European Commission has approved Nucala (mepolizumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults in the EU with uncontrolled COPD characterised by raised blood eosinophils who are already receiving inhaled triple therapy, making it the … Read the full press release

SAS Enters Two-Year Enterprise Agreement Lite to Support UK Ministry of Defence with Advanced AI and Analytics

(IN BRIEF) SAS has signed a two-year Enterprise Agreement Lite with the UK Ministry of Defence, creating a consolidated commercial framework for existing and future engagements conducted in line with public procurement rules. The agreement allows the MOD to draw … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong and HKISP Host Professional Seminar on Welding Operation Safety and Emergency Risk Management

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Institute of Safety Practitioners jointly hosted an online seminar on 21 January 2026 focusing on welding operation safety management, non-destructive testing, welding procedure qualification, and emergency safety, attracting safety practitioners … Read the full press release

Thales Strengthens Partnership With Cathay Group Through Integrated Avionics Deployment Across 48 New Airbus Jets

(IN BRIEF) Thales has been selected by Cathay Pacific Airways and HK Express to equip a total of 48 new Airbus aircraft with its latest avionics technologies, including Airbus’ next-generation Flight Management System based on Thales’ PureFlyt FMS, 5G-immune Low-Range … Read the full press release

University of York Study Finds High Error Rates in Polling Clerks’ Photo ID Checks at 2024 Election

(IN BRIEF) New research from the University of York published in Royal Society Open Science suggests that the UK’s introduction of mandatory photo ID at the 2024 general election may not have improved electoral security as intended, after polling clerks … Read the full press release

Nicolas Servage appointed Président of Apixit as Fabrice Tusseau prepares for retirement

(IN BRIEF) Nicolas Servage will become Président of Apixit on 1 April 2026, succeeding Fabrice Tusseau, who will transition into an advisory role before retiring at the end of the year. Servage, who has been with Apixit since 2014 and … Read the full press release

Fermax selects Telefónica Tech’s Kite platform to power remote management of thousands of connected intercom panels

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Fermax to provide managed IoT connectivity for more than 27,000 connected video door entry systems across Spain, France and Portugal using its Kite platform, enabling real-time remote monitoring, secure communications and centralised fleet … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY strengthens its Global Solutions business with acquisition of student accommodation access control provider NSP Security

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired UK-based NSP Security, a specialist in electronic access control solutions primarily serving the student accommodation sector, strengthening its hospitality and smart access portfolio. The acquisition brings additional technological capabilities and growth potential to ASSA … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland appointed as Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation to support global manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland (InterCert) has been designated as a Notified Body under the new EU Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, replacing the previous Battery Directive, allowing it to support manufacturers worldwide with compliance, testing, and conformity assessments across the entire … Read the full press release

Experian research reveals rising fraud losses are eroding dealership profits and complicating customer experience

(IN BRIEF) Experian’s new survey of automotive dealers shows that fraud is becoming a significant and growing threat to dealership profitability and operations, with nearly nine in ten dealers expressing concern and 70 percent reporting an increase in fraudulent transactions. … Read the full press release

Aalborg University spin-out Campfire Security grows from student community into national cybersecurity training provider

(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University played a central role in the creation of Campfire Security, which began as a community-driven project to teach young people cybersecurity through hands-on learning on a training platform developed at AAU before evolving into a company … Read the full press release

ECTAA and WEX launch two-year partnership to strengthen digital payments and cash flow management across European travel intermediaries

(IN BRIEF) ECTAA and WEX have launched a two-year strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the digital and financial maturity of the European travel intermediary sector by promoting secure, compliant, and efficient payment solutions, particularly virtual card technology. The collaboration will … Read the full press release

Enea and Digis Squared strengthen global partnership with major Tier-1 operator deployment in the Middle East and North Africa

(IN BRIEF) Enea and Digis Squared have achieved a major milestone in their global partnership by delivering an integrated traffic management and deep packet inspection solution for a Tier-1 mobile network operator in the Middle East and North Africa. Leveraging … Read the full press release

Denmark Concludes Seven-Year Ammunition Supply Framework with Rheinmetall Covering Medium-Calibre, Tank, and Artillery Rounds

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a seven-year framework agreement for the supply of various types of ammunition, covering medium-calibre rounds, 120 mm tank ammunition, and 155 mm artillery shells. The contract, signed on 30 January 2026, enables successive call-offs … Read the full press release

Omdia Positions Telefónica Tech Among Market Leaders for Private 5G Networks Supporting Enterprise Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has been named a leading provider of private 5G networks by Omdia in its Market Radar: CSPs Private 5G Networks Strategies and Products 2025–26 report, recognising the company’s strong portfolio, industrial focus, and enterprise-ready solutions. The … Read the full press release