Saab Defense Surge: Saab reported Q2 order bookings up 141% to SEK 68.4bn, including a SEK 47bn Polish submarine deal, and said it’s expanding capacity as European rearmament accelerates. Volvo Cars China Pressure: Volvo Cars scrapped its full-year sales-growth goal after a sharper China slump; Q2 operating margin fell to 1.1% as price competition and higher costs bit, though management expects a stronger second half. Volvo Trucks Electric Milestone: Volvo Trucks South Africa said its battery-electric fleet has passed 250,000km in real-world operation, mainly on shorter urban and regional routes. Industrial Results Roundup: SKF, ASSA ABLOY, and Atlas Copco all pointed to margin and profit momentum in their latest Q2 updates, while Volvo CE reported organic growth despite sales declines. Rail Freight Disruption Fixed: Sweden reopened the Gothenburg–Borås line after a derailment, restoring a key freight link for container and industrial traffic. Sustainable Materials in Focus: Melt&Marble launched Marble7, an animal-free precision-fermented “designer fat” for beauty and personal care, aiming to speed up formulation adoption. Offshore Wind Policy: Sweden moved to reopen/approve offshore wind projects while blocking others, and discussed switching to an auction system for development. Healthcare Startup Funding: Neko Health, a Swedish whole-body imaging firm, raised $700m to scale and expand into the US. Skills for Industry: RUET hosted a workshop on engineering optimization and AI, training students with hands-on Python and mini hackathon work.