🇸🇪 Sweden
1) Ericsson + Nokia + Fraunhofer show 6G video coding
First live demo for next-gen codec over 5G/6G network.
Step toward immersive comms at 6G latencies.
Multi-vendor R&D milestone.
Source: Ericsson, 27 Oct 2025. Chalmers University of Technology
2) Ericsson & Vodafone five-year “programmable networks” pact
Co-create AI-driven, API-exposed network services.
Targets faster service rollout and automation.
UK-Nordic innovation corridor.
Source: Ericsson, 16 Oct 2025. Lund University
3) Saab wins U.S. Army Giraffe 1X radar order (~$46 m)
C-UAS/air-defense systems deliveries start 2026.
Expands export footprint for compact radars.
Backlog strength continues.
Source: Saab, Oct 2025. Start
4) Saab: Spanish Arthur radar life-extension (~SEK 540 m)
NSPA contract for Spanish Army.
Sustainment + upgrades through 2026–.
European radar base reinforced.
Source: Saab, 20 Oct 2025. Start
5) Saab: Additional order for A26 submarines (SEK 9.6 bn)
Final production phase + extra scope for two boats.
Deliveries 2026–2032.
Blue-water industrial capacity secured.
Source: Saab, Oct 2025. Start
6) Volvo Cars: EX60 multi-adaptive safety belt cited by TIME
New restraint system named Best Inventions 2025.
Debuts on upcoming EX60.
Brand-defining safety innovation.
Source: Volvo, 9 Oct 2025. Volvo Cars
7) Scania opens Rugao industrial hub (China)
Local build + innovation for heavy transport.
Dual offering incl. China-specific NEXT ERA.
Exports start late 2025.
Source: Scania, 15 Oct 2025. Scania Corporate website
8) Chalmers: titanium + vanadium discovery in hydrothermal fluids
New insights into metal transport/deposition.
Impacts critical minerals sourcing.
Research published Oct 2025.
Source: Chalmers, 10 Oct 2025. Chalmers University of Technology
9) Sweden–Singapore Quantum Innovation boosting chips/AI
Chalmers & NUS strengthen quantum tech links.
Focus on photonics/compute cross-over.
Nordic-Asia R&D bridge.
Source: Chalmers, 8 Oct 2025. Staff Lund University
10) Sifted: Sweden’s AI-native startups triple funding (YTD)
€454 m across 28 deals; October spike.
Momentum from Legora/Lovable raises.
Ecosystem tailwinds.
Source: Sifted, 5 Nov 2025 (covers Oct trend). Sifted
