AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBelgium-Linked Defence & Industry: The UK announced a £752m Ukraine aid package for 150,000 drones plus 350+ air-defence missiles and radars, with deliveries by year-end and funding tied to a loan backed by frozen Russian assets—discussed in Brussels at the Ramstein format. NATO Pressure: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned NATO allies over “free riding” and launched a six-month review of US troop deployments in Europe, pushing for Europe to take primary responsibility. Data Centres & Power: Google appointed Aris Karcanias to lead data centre energy and infrastructure in EMEA, aiming to deliver 24/7 clean power as AI drives electricity demand; it cites renewable power deals including PPAs in Belgium. Circular Batteries: NAN GreenMet and Belgium-headquartered Silox formed a 50:50 JV in India for Li-ion battery recycling and critical minerals recovery, targeting up to 40,000 tpa shredding and 20,000 tpa hydrometallurgy. Food Manufacturing R&D: Puratos opened a flour competence centre in Groot-Bijgaarden to analyse flour variability and guide bakery and patisserie product development. Port & Logistics: Movianto expanded capacity at its Aalast, Belgium facility, supporting healthcare logistics. Retail & Supply Chain: Lidl and Tomorrowland launched a strategic partnership, bringing Lidl pop-ups and fresh food stations to Tomorrowland in Belgium.
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