Surging power demand from the expansion of AI data centres is boosting the U.S. power-generation equipment market. GE Vernova, one of the world’s largest gas turbine makers, says orders for large gas turbines are effectively filled through 2029. Major hyperscalers are expanding adoption of industrial turbines to secure reliable electricity as grid connections face delays. GE Vernova is increasing production capacity and hiring in South Carolina.

Hancom Lifecare, a Hancom Group affiliate specialising in defense and safety equipment, signed a series of strategic partnerships with French companies. At Eurosatory 2026 in Paris, it signed an MOU with CBRN protection firm OUVRY SAS and an additional agreement with unmanned ground robot maker Shark Robotics. The OUVRY deal focuses on CBRN personal protective equipment for South Korea’s defense market, while cooperation with Shark Robotics will expand from firefighting to defense unmanned ground systems.