Monday, December 22, 2025
Nokia, working closely with the Trump administration, has unveiled a major plan to significantly expand its research, development, and manufacturing footprint across the United States. The company is committing $4 billion to boost innovation in AI-ready mobile networks, fixed access systems, IP and optical technologies, and data center networking. This move underscores Nokia’s ambition to accelerate the development of next-generation connectivity solutions built for an AI-driven future.
This newly announced investment is in addition to the company’s recent $2.3 billion commitment, which includes expanded U.S. manufacturing, R&D, and AI connectivity capabilities gained through its acquisition of Infinera. Earlier, Infinera had also revealed a separate $456 million investment dedicated to building two U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, both supported through CHIPS Act incentives. Together, these investments demonstrate a growing focus on strengthening the domestic technology supply chain.
Over the coming years, Nokia expects to channel around $3.5 billion specifically into U.S.-based R&D initiatives. This substantial allocation reflects the company’s long-term vision to lead advancements in cutting-edge AI technologies and next-generation networking across mobile, fixed, IP, optical, data center, and mission-critical segments. Nokia also reiterated its commitment to continuing the legacy of innovation established by Nokia Bell Labs, its New Jersey-based research institution that has driven historic breakthroughs from the transistor to today’s AI-powered communication innovations.
In parallel, Nokia will allocate approximately $500 million in U.S. capital expenditures toward manufacturing and R&D projects in key states including Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. These efforts aim to further enhance domestic production capabilities and support a stronger, more resilient technology ecosystem.
With this investment plan, Nokia intends to deepen its leadership in AI-optimized networking, focusing on areas such as automation, quantum-safe networks, semiconductor design and packaging, advanced material sciences, and next-generation testing technologies. These advancements are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of secure, high-performance networks across the country.
Howard Lutnick, Secretary of Commerce, emphasized the national significance of Nokia’s expanded investment, stating:
“Nokia’s $4 billion investment is another Trump administration win for America. Their investment in manufacturing, packaging, and R&D for optical chips means the most innovative technologies that power AI, data centers, and critical national security applications will be developed and built here in the U.S.A.”
Nokia’s President and CEO, Justin Hotard, highlighted the company’s long-standing role in global infrastructure innovation. He noted:
“Nokia innovation and technologies are foundational to today’s critical network infrastructure. Our expanded investment will help strengthen the nation’s capacity to deliver greater security, productivity, and prosperity through AI-optimized connectivity at scale, while advancing the newest research and innovation that will shape the future of networking for the years to come.”
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