AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense Manufacturing: Pratt & Whitney Canada landed a nine-year, $1 billion contract to overhaul PT6A-68 engines for the U.S. Joint Primary Aircraft Training System, with much of the work tied to Bridgeport’s existing engine supply chain. AI & Drones: Germany-based Helsing plans a $50 million Berkeley County operation in Martinsburg to build its HX-2 AI-enabled strike drone, aiming to create at least 60 jobs. Clean Energy Storage: Form Energy secured $750 million in new equity to expand its West Virginia iron-air battery plant in Weirton, targeting longer-duration power for data-center demand. Education & Workforce: West Virginia’s community/technical colleges report record West Virginia Invests Program enrollment and improving FAFSA completion, with top fields including aviation maintenance and nursing. School Demographics: A new study finds West Virginia is losing public school students fastest in the U.S., driven mainly by falling births. Surveillance Privacy: Lawmakers and privacy advocates keep pressing Flock’s automated license plate reader network, as the company rolls out tighter retention and oversight steps. Internet Access: West Virginia residents say unreliable broadband still blocks telehealth and remote work, even as federal funding ramps up. Health Tech: Researchers report a two-part cancer approach that pushes sugar use while blocking fat fuel, showing strong results in early testing.
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