AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCzech Defense Industry Spotlight: Eurosatory 2026 in Paris put Czech firms in the spotlight beyond “just suppliers,” highlighting electronics warfare, command-and-control, unmanned systems, AI and military digitisation, with record Czech participation and system-integration know-how. Regional Security & Production: Slovakia’s arms sector keeps gaining momentum, with 2025 military equipment exports rising to €2.54bn (up sharply from 2022), driven mainly by large-calibre ammunition and military vehicles. Energy Storage Deal: Futureal Energy Partners bought a 45 MW/120 MWh battery storage portfolio in Latvia (Riga sites) from Aretis Group, aiming for construction to start in July and operations by November. Construction & Permitting Pressure: Czech lawmakers approved Building Act reform aimed at speeding up construction, while Prime Pavel also warned a new state building authority could slow permitting. Finance & Households: Czech personal bankruptcies fell 7% year-on-year in the first half, suggesting improving payment discipline despite rising consumer borrowing. Bilateral Tech Cooperation: Czech-Jordan ties expanded across cybersecurity, renewable energy, trade and development, including a Czech-Jordanian cybersecurity forum that opened doors for Czech tech firms.
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