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Sweden is acquiring ten HIMARS missile artillery systems from Lockheed Martin for approximately €630 million, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. Sweden has also agreed with Finland to jointly use and further develop the missile artillery.
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French AI startup Mistral has secured three billion euros in a funding round, valuing the company at over 21 billion euros. The company plans to invest the capital in research, development, and infrastructure.
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Startup Ground A has developed a mobile laser weapon for drone defense, set for serial production next year. The system requires about one second of laser exposure per drone and has a one-hour battery life. Legal adjustments are needed in Germany for its deployment, unlike in France.
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The Fulda city council voted against renaming Johannes-Dyba-Allee. The street was to be renamed due to accusations that the deceased bishop did not follow up on indications of sexual violence.
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US startup Tau Robotics offers humanoid robots for home cleaning at approximately €26 per hour. These robots are increasingly handling complex tasks, though they are still remotely controlled. Concerns exist regarding data privacy due to recordings used for AI training.
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The VW plant in Osnabrück is to be sold to investor Aurelius and the state of Lower Saxony and converted into a center for security and defense technology. The production of air defense systems is planned, with around 1,200 of the 1,800 employees expected to have a future.
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Volkswagen is selling its Osnabrück plant to the state of Lower Saxony and Israeli investor Aurelius. The facility will be converted into a defense industry center, starting with the production of air defense systems.
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A citizens' council in Pinneberg is developing climate adaptation measures, aiming for a citizen referendum alongside the 2027 state election. Key proposals include greening roofs and facades, and removing sealed surfaces for water retention and cooling.
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The UN has adopted a document in Geneva regulating autonomous weapons systems, reaffirming the need for human control. Several states, including the USA and Russia, reportedly attempted to weaken the text.
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A woman is suing the city of Vienna over unequal treatment of men and women in public restrooms, as urinals are free while cubicles cost 50 cents. The city justifies this by citing higher cleaning costs for cubicles, stating that revenue does not cover expenses.
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