EV & Clean Energy Industrial Policy: Nigeria’s climate office urged local manufacturing of solar panels, batteries, and inverters to cut import dependence and build a green workforce. Project Delivery & Infrastructure Manufacturing: Jordan’s government says design work has started for the Amman cable car system, with station facilities also moving into the design phase. New Factory Footprints: Hapco Pole Products broke ground on a 270,000 sq ft Oklahoma City facility for poles including 5G antenna and solar poles, targeting 80+ jobs. Defense & Aerospace Manufacturing: The U.S. Air Force used a new manufacturing repair approach (incremental sheet forming) to return a C-17 to flight and produce parts for other aircraft. Grid Storage Scale-Up: Peak Energy selected Sacramento for America’s first grid-scale sodium-ion battery manufacturing plant, aiming for 4 GWh annual output starting early 2027. Med-Tech Localization: PM Modi highlighted India’s growing med-tech ecosystem as domestic manufacturing expands under PLI and Medical Device Parks. Regulatory Pressure on Manufacturers: India’s Bombay High Court will hear liquor makers’ challenge to FSSAI orders halting fresh stocks of McDowell’s and Old Monk. Additive Manufacturing Capacity: AMCM commissioned a new Weilheim facility to expand large-format metal 3D printing assembly for defense and space propulsion hardware. Mobility Manufacturing Hub: Qatar is shifting autonomous mobility from pilots to a regional manufacturing and export hub under its transport strategy.