AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSatellite Connectivity in New Caledonia: OPT-NC and Lynk Global completed their first satellite SMS test, proving direct-to-device messaging in areas with no terrestrial coverage—an important step for emergency communications and remote connectivity. Aviation Upgrade for Nouméa: Aircalin’s first Airbus A350-900 has entered final assembly in Toulouse, with delivery set for December 2026; the jet will boost long-haul capacity on Nouméa–Paris and cut fuel use versus the A330neo. Energy Storage Shift: CATL and Alfen plan to deploy 5 GWh of sodium-ion “Tener” batteries across Europe from 2027, targeting long service life and reduced reliance on lithium. Critical Minerals Watch: The IEA warns that critical minerals supply chains are becoming more concentrated and exposed to export controls, even as investment and refining capacity slowly diversify. Regional Tech & Policy: A French ambassador framed Indo-Pacific cooperation around “free passage, peace, and cooperation,” while New Caledonia’s Congress leadership change underscores how politics continues to shape local recovery priorities. Tech Tool for TV Streaming: An open-source Castor tool can cast web video to smart TVs with less lag and no quality loss, using local transcoding and DLNA/UPnP support.
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