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Nordic Defence Sector publishes news, opinion pieces, and interviews focusing on the Nordic defense sector.

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INTERVIEW | Why are France and Sweden increasingly buying each other’s defence systems? Ambassador @CarlierThierr11 tells NDS why trust and practical needs drive cooperation between the two countries. @FranceinSweden Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
France's ambassador on a pragmatic partnership with Sweden, built on trust

France's ambassador on a pragmatic partnership with Sweden, built on trust

Thierry Carlier, France’s ambassador to Sweden and a former deputy chief of its arms-procurement agency, explains the pragmatic logic binding Paris and Stockholm, two countries that increasingly buy...

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Finland proposes military intelligence collection in private homes. A constitutional amendment is required. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Finland wants to allow intelligence gathering in homes

Finland wants to allow intelligence gathering in homes

Finland's government wants to give the military intelligence service the right to use certain collection methods in permanent residences. The proposal requires a constitutional amendment.

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OP-ED | Sweden has extended former officers’ conscription liability to age 70. Chairman Magnus Konradsson of @Reservofficeren Association criticises the peacetime obligation and calls for fairer terms and compensation. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇵🇱 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Time for politicians to reflect on the price of duty

Time for politicians to reflect on the price of duty

The Riksdag's new defence bill grants reserve officers the right to leave of absence, but at the same time means that officers remain liable for conscription until the age of 70, something the...

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Sweden proposes 2027 NATO contributions, including troops in Finland and Latvia. Its Patriot unit in Poland would stay to mid-2027. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Sweden proposes continued NATO deployments in 2027

Sweden proposes continued NATO deployments in 2027

Sweden has proposed extending its military contributions to NATO's deterrence and defence efforts into 2027, including ground forces in Finland and Latvia, naval and air units, and a prolonged...

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Finland launched its third of four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes at Rauma. All four are due by 2029, replacing seven older vessels. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Finland launches third Pohjanmaa-class corvette

Finland launches third Pohjanmaa-class corvette

The third Pohjanmaa-class corvette for the Finnish Navy was launched at the Rauma shipyard, bringing the total number of vessels afloat to three while construction of the fourth continues, with all...

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Swedish state employers and unions sign a deal on joint total defence drills. From 2027 it allows 13-hour days. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Sweden introduces new collective agreement for total defence exercises

Sweden introduces new collective agreement for total defence exercises

The Swedish Agency for Government Employers and the state trade unions have signed a new collective agreement that, from 2027, regulates working hours and compensation when government agencies...

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Finland is buying RGW110 anti-tank weapons from Dynamit Nobel Defence to replace APILAS. The deal is worth €84.5 million. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Finland orders RGW110 anti-tank weapons in €84.5 million deal

Finland orders RGW110 anti-tank weapons in €84.5 million deal

Finland will procure RGW110 heavy anti-tank weapons from Germany's Dynamit Nobel Defence in an €84.5 million deal, replacing the Finnish Army's ageing APILAS systems with deliveries starting in 2027....

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Aleido says support systems are as crucial as defence technology. Its demo portal lets reservists train at home. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
"The support system is half the capability": Aleido on operational effect

"The support system is half the capability": Aleido on operational effect

The support system, training and information that make advanced technology work in the field have long been deprioritised. Aleido's Sweden manager Gustav Tempelman on why defence is now beginning to...

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Kongsberg has won a US defence order for autonomous underwater vehicles. The order is worth 54 million dollars. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Kongsberg receives American order for autonomous underwater vehicles

Kongsberg receives American order for autonomous underwater vehicles

Norwegian company Kongsberg has received an additional order worth 54 million dollars from the US defence sector, primarily for autonomous underwater vehicles. The order is an expansion of an...

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FMV signed a framework deal with Promoteq for military police gear. It can run up to seven years. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
FMV signs framework agreement with Promoteq for military police and security units

FMV signs framework agreement with Promoteq for military police and security units

FMV has signed a framework agreement with Promoteq for equipment such as body armour, surveillance equipment, and anti-drone systems for military police and security units, with a possible duration...

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Swedish and Norwegian Home Guard units trained to support NATO forces. Nearly 3,000 people took part. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Swedish and Norwegian Home Guard jointly exercised support for NATO forces

Swedish and Norwegian Home Guard jointly exercised support for NATO forces

Approximately 3,000 people from the Swedish and Norwegian Home Guard, as well as civilian organisations, exercised cross-border cooperation in Grenskraft 26, with a focus on supporting allied NATO...

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NATO's DIANA signed its first partner-country memorandum, with Ukraine. No projects or funding were announced. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
NATO’s DIANA signs defence innovation agreement with Ukraine

NATO’s DIANA signs defence innovation agreement with Ukraine

NATO's DIANA has signed its first memorandum of understanding with a partner country, Ukraine, to deepen cooperation on defence technology development and testing. The agreement aims to connect...

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Sweden is the first customer for Saab's Combat Boat 90 CX, usable manned or unmanned. Contract value was not disclosed. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Sweden becomes first customer for Saab's new Combat Boat 90 CX

Sweden becomes first customer for Saab's new Combat Boat 90 CX

Sweden becomes the first customer for Saab's new Combat Boat 90 CX, a larger and more capable variant that can be used both manned and unmanned for ISR, anti-ship warfare and air defence. The boat is...

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INTERVIEW | Advanced defence technology is only effective if personnel know how to use it. Aleido’s Gustav Tempelman on why training, maintenance and technical support are essential to operational capability. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇵🇱 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
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"The support system is half the capability": Aleido on operational effect

"The support system is half the capability": Aleido on operational effect

The support system, training and information that make advanced technology work in the field have long been deprioritised. Aleido's Sweden manager Gustav Tempelman on why defence is now beginning to...

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Sweden's attaché in Poland tells firms to offer local service. Poland's defence budget is 4.8% of GDP. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
"You have to be on the ground": defence attaché Fredrik Palmquist on the way into Poland

"You have to be on the ground": defence attaché Fredrik Palmquist on the way into Poland

Poland is rearming faster than any other country in Europe, and Sweden's new defence attaché in Warsaw sits right in the middle of it all. Fredrik Palmquist, former head of Sweden's military support...

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Danish agency FMI has signed a deal with defence hub DENWERX. It will link the armed forces with startups. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
FMI signs cooperation agreement with Danish innovation hub DENWERX

FMI signs cooperation agreement with Danish innovation hub DENWERX

The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (FMI) has signed a cooperation agreement with innovation hub DENWERX, aiming to strengthen ties between the Danish Armed Forces,...

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Polecamy wywiad z attaché obrony Szwecji Fredrikiem Palmquistem.
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INTERVIEW | What does it take to enter Poland’s defence market? Sweden’s new defence attaché Fredrik Palmquist on why local presence and long-term support matter. @AmbSzweWarszawa Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇵🇱: nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
"You have to be on the ground": defence attaché Fredrik Palmquist on the way into Poland

"You have to be on the ground": defence attaché Fredrik Palmquist on the way into Poland

Poland is rearming faster than any other country in Europe, and Sweden's new defence attaché in Warsaw sits right in the middle of it all. Fredrik Palmquist, former head of Sweden's military support...

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Military and civilian responders trained sea rescue off Nuuk. Exercise TAPPIK simulated a fishing and tourist boat crash. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Military and civilian responders train sea rescue off Nuuk

Military and civilian responders train sea rescue off Nuuk

Joint Arctic Command, Greenland Police, Aasiaat Radio and Air Greenland conducted the TAPPIK exercise near Nuuk, simulating a collision between a fishing vessel and a tourist boat to practice...

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INTERVIEW | What does it take to enter Poland’s defence market? Sweden’s new defence attaché Fredrik Palmquist on why local presence and long-term support matter. @AmbSzweWarszawa Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹🇵🇱: nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
"You have to be on the ground": defence attaché Fredrik Palmquist on the way into Poland

"You have to be on the ground": defence attaché Fredrik Palmquist on the way into Poland

Poland is rearming faster than any other country in Europe, and Sweden's new defence attaché in Warsaw sits right in the middle of it all. Fredrik Palmquist, former head of Sweden's military support...

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Finland will open a military space operations centre in Tikkakoski in 2027. About 20 specialists will staff it. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Finland to set up military space operations centre at Tikkakoski

Finland to set up military space operations centre at Tikkakoski

Finland's Defence Minister has approved the establishment of a Space Operations Centre at Air Force Command in Tikkakoski, set to launch on 1 January 2027 to manage military space situational...

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Denmark has ordered over 40,000 high-cut combat helmets from Galvion. About half are already delivered. Available in 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴🇩🇰and🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇮🇹 nordicdefencesector.com/en/a…
Denmark has ordered more than 40,000 high-cut helmets from Galvion

Denmark has ordered more than 40,000 high-cut helmets from Galvion

Denmark has ordered over 40,000 M/20 High Cut combat helmets from Canadian manufacturer Galvion, with about half already delivered to the Danish Defence. The high-cut design is replacing the mid-cut...

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