AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoDefence Technology: Germany has agreed to buy a 50% stake in KNDS, the maker of Leopard tanks, aiming for equal influence with France over a key defence supplier. Semiconductors: Bosch plans a dedicated semiconductor division from 2028 as it targets €5 billion in chip sales by 2030, driven by demand from AI data centres and robotics. Medical Technology: Siemens Healthineers has begun separating its diagnostics business, which it plans to rename Olyrian Diagnostics; the carve-out is expected to finish by mid-2028 as the unit tackles weak demand in China. Cybersecurity: Germany is investigating suspected spyware attacks after Apple warned people in 99 countries. The BSI urged targeted officials and public figures to assume their devices may be compromised; reports point to a possible attack that needs no user interaction. AI Research: Germany’s HLRS supercomputing centre is positioning itself as a hub for Europe’s sovereign AI, while Berlin’s new AI plan seeks to close the gap with the US and China.
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