AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNuclear supply chain: Rolls-Royce SMR has picked Czech firm ŠKODA JS to deliver reactor control rod drive mechanisms for its small modular reactor programme, with prototype work for the British design and plans for serial manufacturing—aimed at unlocking recurring orders worth more than CZK 1bn per plant. Aviation safety: Boeing says it has found a software issue on some 737 MAX aircraft that could disengage automated flight guidance after a missed approach if the next approach path differs; it’s working on a permanent update and has advised operators to reset the system as a precaution. EV and charging reality check: Tesla Semi’s 2026 volume production is getting attention, but the bigger hurdle is the lack of heavy-duty charging infrastructure for long-haul freight. EU industrial push: The EU is backing digital connectivity and green-economy corridor projects in the Luzon Economic Corridor via its Global Gateway approach, including advanced manufacturing and transport/logistics. Skills and manufacturing talent: Team UK won multiple medals at WorldSkills in Shanghai, highlighting hands-on training for roles tied to industrial competitiveness. Defence production resilience: A Latvian defence minister warns NATO industry must learn to disperse weapons production across sites to avoid single-point failure under attack.
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