AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFusion Funding: Proxima Fusion raised €411m at a €2.4bn valuation, with Google and RWE joining investors, to build its Alpha stellarator near Munich and scale high-temperature superconducting magnet work. Defense Industry: Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall signed an MoU to co-produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, aiming to build a European “centre of excellence” for manufacturing and supply. NATO Industrial Cooperation: NATO leaders also backed broader plans to produce or sustain key US capabilities in Europe, from Abrams and AMRAAM to Stingers and ATACMS, with multiple European partners. Energy Security: Saudi Arabia granted ACWA the exclusive right to export green hydrogen derivatives, while also enabling renewable power export projects to European and Arab markets. Hospitality Finance: YouLend and Just Eat Takeaway.com scaled embedded financing, topping €150m for restaurants and takeaways across Germany and six other markets. STEM Outreach: Eppendorf highlighted STEM education programs across Europe, including hands-on lab academies aimed at boosting maths and science participation. Animal Health: Zoetis won EU marketing authorization for Poulvac Procerta HVT-ND, adding a new option for Newcastle disease and Marek’s protection in poultry.
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