AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSwedish Defence Readiness: The Swedish Air Force is trialing engine-running refueling and arming to cut Gripen turnaround times to under 10 minutes, supporting dispersed basing against Russian targeting. Aerospace & Autonomy: Beta Technologies unveiled the MV250, a hybrid-electric and autonomous military VTOL derived from its A250, aiming for longer range and lower operating costs. Farnborough Deal Momentum: Sweden’s space push is accelerating: the Armed Forces plans to launch its first ICEYE synthetic aperture radar satellite before year-end, with an initial ~10-satellite Earth observation fleet to back air modernization and deep-strike needs. Biopharma M&A: Samsung Biologics agreed to buy Swiss peptide CDMO PolyPeptide in a CHF 1.46bn all-cash tender offer, expanding beyond antibodies/ADCs into peptide therapeutics. Industrial Electrification: Flash Battery teamed up with Swedish integrator ETP AB to help Nordic OEMs electrify industrial machines, targeting reduced integration complexity. Nordic Markets & Demand: Premium air travel demand kept rising in 2025, with Asia remaining the busiest aviation region, while Sweden’s tourism also continues to run above pre-pandemic levels.
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