AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNATO & Security: Ahead of the July 7-8 Ankara summit, former US OSCE envoy James Gilmore says NATO is “resetting” and strengthening, with Finland and Sweden’s accession central to the shift. Defense Industry: Saab has signed a deal to supply Ukraine with 16 new Gripen E fighters (about $2.5bn), with deliveries starting in 2029-30 and EU loan financing, plus donated Gripen C/Ds. Finland-Russia Frontline: Reporting from Finland’s eastern border highlights how NATO’s eastern states are hardening defenses as US commitment is questioned. Cybercrime: Finland-based arrest and extradition case targets alleged Scattered Spider member tied to a $8m crypto ransom plot. Tech & Telecom: HMD (Nokia-branded) launches four new 4G phones with an AI assistant key; Nokia is also being framed as a network-and-security player for the AI/quantum era. Food Delivery: Uber pauses most planned European food delivery expansion (including Finland) while pursuing a Delivery Hero takeover. Housing/Costs: Eurostat shows Croatia’s rents surged fastest in the EU; Finland’s rents were broadly flat.
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