Finnish Defence: Finland welcomed its first permanently based F-35A jets, a major step for fifth-generation capability and deterrence in the Nordic region. NATO Tech Deterrence: NATO’s eastern flank plan leans on drones, sensors and AI to speed “see first, decide first, strike first” across a 3,500 km front. Energy Storage (Finland): Polar Night Energy’s “sand battery” is expanding as a new renewable heat-storage option, aiming to smooth power surges for district heating. AI for Heat in Helsinki: OnZero and Helen will turn data-center waste heat into clean warmth for ~70,000 apartments, testing whether AI’s energy footprint can become an asset. Steel Demand Signals: Finland’s steel market is cautiously recovering, driven by data centers, energy-transition projects and infrastructure rather than residential building. Cybersecurity for Gaming: GLI is rolling out GLI Secure to close third-party cybersecurity gaps using shared testing frameworks. Workplace Wellbeing: Finland’s burnout risk stays high despite modest coping gains, with admin demands and conflicting roles flagged as key drivers. Data & Analytics Modernisation: Traficom selected Tieto to modernize its Microsoft BI data and analytics environment over a €6m, five-year deal. Open-Weight AI (Europe): Aleph Alpha’s Kolibri is pitched as a European, open-weight model trained on European soil and usable on personal devices. Global Climate Risk: Research warns the Atlantic heat “pump” could slow sooner than expected, raising odds of harsher European winters. Health Research: Studies highlight dementia support needs, plus new clinical findings across oncology and perioperative pain management.