Ericsson AB – Strategic-Technological Analysis
Ericsson AB is a storied Swedish communications technology company now positioning itself at the heart of Europe’s drive for secure and sovereign digital infrastructure. With origins dating back to 1876, Ericsson today is best known as one of the world’s leading providers of telecommunications networks, including the 5G systems that underpin modern connectivity. Less known to the public is Ericsson’s increasingly pivotal role in Europe’s defense-tech landscape. As European nations and NATO seek to eliminate high-risk foreign vendors from critical networks, Ericsson has emerged as a trusted champion of indigenous European technology[1]. From advanced 5G research labs in Sweden and Germany to partnerships bringing military-grade 5G to bases and even into space, Ericsson is quietly reinforcing Europe’s strategic autonomy. This introduction sets the stage for a deep dive into how a telecom giant is transforming into a linchpin of secure European communications – a transformation that may well intrigue policymakers and industry observers enough to follow Ericsson’s journey more closely.