Automotive Reshoring/Capacity Reuse: Nissan is in talks to make Chery vehicles at its Sunderland plant, with a MoU pointing to possible Line One production in FY2027—aimed at better utilization after Nissan’s powertrain plans were scaled back. EV Battery Strategy: Ford is repurposing former SK On battery assets for energy storage and leaning on CATL tech, underscoring how US firms are pivoting from EV-only bets to grid and data-center demand. Critical Minerals Policy: India is set to unveil a ₹3,000-crore incentive scheme to boost domestic lithium and nickel processing for the EV supply chain. Packaging Investment: Mondelez is investing $8m in its Scoresby site to expand packaging capability for dozens of confectionery formats, reinforcing local manufacturing capacity in Australia/NZ. Defense Tech: Esh-Tech and FFG will show the ACSV DroneLight pulsed-laser counter-drone system at Eurosatory, targeting kamikaze drones with onboard power. Manufacturing Demand Signals: US manufacturing conditions improved sharply in May (PMI), though firms cited stockpiling and cost pressures tied to geopolitical risks. Workforce/Training: Mishima Kosan is using FPT AI Mentor to speed up site-specific training across dispersed locations in Japan and Myanmar. Industrial Logistics: Hyundai Glovis will open Europe’s first dedicated automotive logistics hub at Amsterdam Port in Jan 2027, with storage, inspections, and rail links. Regulatory/Compliance: US automaker and retail groups warn a memory-chip imbalance could drive near-term price hikes and disrupt supply chains.