AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAviation & Engineering: Rolls-Royce is building up its widebody UltraFan 80 demonstrator for renewed ground testing later this year, while the smaller UltraFan 30 targets a first run in 2028—both aimed at maturing a new engine architecture. Climate Impact: France, Belgium and the Netherlands report about 3,700 excess deaths from the June heatwave (figures preliminary), with scientists linking the extreme temperatures to climate change and health systems under strain. Dutch Tech & Security: GoDaddy warns India’s crackdown on fake brand sites could make the internet less safe for legitimate businesses, after court rulings tighten domain governance. Digital Crime: UK authorities report arrests tied to a “truly international” online network allegedly drugging and raping women, with investigators coordinating across Europe including the Netherlands. Energy & Industry: Kioxia and Sandisk start production of 10th-generation 3D flash memory at Japan’s Kitakami plant, scaling next-gen storage demand. Dutch Research & Defense Innovation: The Netherlands opens a new MIND Tech Centre at TU Delft to speed dual-use tech from startups and researchers into defense applications. Urban Planning & Labor: A Dutch study finds logistics expansion outpacing migrant housing supply, leaving workers in poor conditions.
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