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SILAM Programme Moves Forward with Rheinmetall and EM&E Joint Proposal to Spanish Defence Ministry

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and EM&E have submitted a joint proposal to Spain’s Ministry of Defence for the SILAM High Mobility Rocket Launcher System, presenting a fully national solution developed through their UTE SILAM joint venture. The phased proposal covers launchers, … Read the full press release

New Partnership Sees Basilea Support INCATE in Expanding Antifungal and Antibacterial Drug Development

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has partnered with INCATE, the European incubator for antibacterial therapies, to support the advancement of early-stage anti-infective innovations. As an industry partner, Basilea brings deep expertise in antibacterial and antifungal drug development, while expanding INCATE’s scope … Read the full press release

Kitsap 911 Advances Emergency Communications Strategy with Adoption of Hexagon’s OnCall Dispatch Platform

(IN BRIEF) Kitsap 911 has chosen Hexagon’s HxGN OnCall Dispatch to modernize its emergency communications infrastructure and support more responsive, resilient public safety operations. Serving over 280,000 residents and coordinating more than 300,000 calls annually, the agency will benefit from … Read the full press release

LSEG Introduces New Trade Surveillance Solutions to Enhance Compliance and Reduce Operational Risk

(IN BRIEF) LSEG has launched Trade Surveillance, a new service designed to help financial institutions identify and investigate potential market abuse and financial crime more efficiently. Now live with dedicated solutions for MiFID and FX markets, the offering combines proprietary … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Deliver First Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine in Early 2026

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has signed a contract to supply Ukraine with its first Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, with delivery of the initial batch of five vehicles planned for early 2026 under a German government-financed programme valued in the mid … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Launches Closed-Loop Verification to Strengthen Circular Electronics Supply Chains

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has introduced a closed-loop recycled material verification process to help the electronics industry manage growing e-waste volumes and comply with increasingly strict regulatory demands. Aligned with international standards, the framework provides independent verification of traceability and … Read the full press release

Sanofi Secures European Approval for Disease-Modifying Type 1 Diabetes Therapy

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission has approved Sanofi’s Teizeild as the first disease-modifying therapy in the EU to delay the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in adults and children with stage 2 T1D. Supported by TN-10 phase 2 … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Supports Bundeswehr With €118.5 Million Puma Combat Training Programme

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a key role in a Bundeswehr contract to deliver nine advanced firing and combat training systems for the Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle. Valued at €119.5 million in total, with €118.5 million allocated to Rheinmetall, the … Read the full press release

Swedish Defence Administration Selects Saab Trackfire for Future Amphibious Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Saab has received an order worth approximately SEK 1.5 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for its Trackfire Remote Weapon Station, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2028. The systems will support both the Swedish Army and … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Advances Green Hydrogen Production with New Electrolysis Electrode Technology

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has completed development of a new noble-metal-free electrode technology for alkaline electrolysis, enabling more efficient and cost-effective production of green hydrogen at industrial scale. Led by KS Gleitlager GmbH under the German government-funded E²ngel project, the technology … Read the full press release

Ipsotek Introduces VISuite Core for High-Value, Large-Scale Video Analytics Use Cases

(IN BRIEF) Ipsotek, an Eviden business, has launched VISuite Core, a new AI-Video Analytics solution designed to support scalable, repeatable deployments across large and distributed estates. Built around a curated set of pre-configured capabilities and powered by Generative AI, the … Read the full press release

Admiral Group Exits U.S. Motor Insurance Market with Sale of Elephant to J.C. Flowers

(IN BRIEF) Admiral Group plc has completed the sale of its U.S. motor insurance business, Elephant, to private investment firm J.C. Flowers & Co., effective 31 December 2025. The transaction includes Elephant Insurance Company and Elephant Insurance Services and allows … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Sargent and Greenleaf to Enhance High-Security Locking Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Sargent and Greenleaf, a U.S.-based manufacturer with a long heritage in high-security mechanical and electronic locking solutions. The transaction supports ASSA ABLOY’s strategy of strengthening its core business in mature markets by adding complementary … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Major Bundeswehr Ammunition Order Under Expanded Puma Framework Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major new ammunition order from the Bundeswehr, worth several hundred million euros, under an expanded framework agreement originally signed in December 2022. The contract covers the supply of 30mm x 173 ammunition for the … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall and MBDA to Combine Expertise in New German Naval Laser Defence Company

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany intend to establish a joint venture in early 2026 to develop and supply naval laser weapon systems. Building on a successful collaboration that has already delivered and tested a laser demonstrator at sea, the … Read the full press release

SGS Acquires Panacea Infosec to Expand Global Digital Trust and Cybersecurity Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired Panacea Infosec, a global information security and payment security specialist headquartered in India, to strengthen its Digital Trust portfolio. The acquisition expands SGS’s cybersecurity, data protection and PCI/DSS compliance capabilities across key international markets and … Read the full press release

Enea Secures Northern Africa Government Deal to Deliver Traffic Intelligence and Network Security

(IN BRIEF) Enea has been awarded a USD 3.7 million contract to deliver Traffic Management and Traffic Intelligence solutions to a government customer in Northern Africa. The agreement includes USD 2.4 million in software license revenues to be recognized in … Read the full press release

World Technology Congress Appoints Ruslan Pavlyshyn as Vice President for European & Middle Eastern Affairs

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) has announced the appointment of Ruslan Pavlyshyn as its new Vice President for European & Middle Eastern Affairs, strengthening the organization’s leadership as it expands its global mission around emerging technologies and responsible … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall components to equip next-generation RCH155 howitzers for German Armed Forces

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply critical electrical systems, software, and 155 mm weapon systems for the Bundeswehr’s new RCH155 wheeled howitzer under a major procurement programme led by ARTEC GmbH. The first order covers 84 systems, valued at around €1.2 … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall secures largest-ever order for laser systems to equip Bundeswehr assault rifles

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured a major additional order from the Bundeswehr for the delivery of LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules for Germany’s new assault rifle. Following budget approval by the Bundestag, the first binding call-off has been placed under a long-term framework … Read the full press release