AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCounter-Drone Laser: The Netherlands is moving Apollo toward operational use, signing a letter of intent with Australia’s Electro Optic Systems to develop a high-energy laser that can defeat swarms of small drones. Health & Reproduction: The Dutch Ministry of Health orders an independent investigation into decades of abuses in the donor conception system, after reports that donors kept donating despite known issues. Cybersecurity: Flink says cybercriminals stole personal data of up to a million customers and 13,000 workers, with extortion attempts reported. AI & Open Source: Google highlights how open-source funding models are breaking under AI-driven code floods, pushing for new ways to route money to maintainers. Energy Storage: Giga Storage starts building a 700 MW / 2.8 GWh battery project in Belgium, aiming to become the country’s biggest grid-balancing asset. Transport Infrastructure: Amsterdam Centraal will close for major rail works on Oct. 3, with Eurostar services affected. Biotech: Pharming gets FDA acceptance and Priority Review for lower-dose Joenja for children with APDS.
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