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Five Nordic heavyweights launch joint defence initiative
Ericsson, Kongsberg, Nokia, Patria and Saab will develop industry-backed defence projects, with the first proposals due to be presented in November
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Satellite company grows despite steep drop in orders
GomSpace increased both revenue and earnings in the second quarter, while order intake fell 45 percent
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- We make something they don’t: USD 3.4bn startup bets on Nordic air-defence gap
Cambridge Aerospace tells Defence Nordic why it sees room alongside established suppliers in a region it has considered critical since day one. It has yet to disclose a Nordic order
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Iceye expands to new European state: Appoints local CEO
The satellite company is establishing a new local operation as it seeks closer ties with the defence industry and armed forces
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Denmark picks Kongsberg and Saab for nine-figure underwater drone deals
The two Nordic defence groups have been selected for direct negotiations on autonomous and remotely operated underwater systems with a disclosed price
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Patria plans Finnish drone production with Ukrainian partner
The Finnish defence group has signed a letter of intent with General Cherry, which produces strike, fibre-optic and interceptor drones based on experience from the war in Ukraine.
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Kongsberg plans European production of low-cost missiles
The Norwegian defence group is in talks with several European governments over new production facilities
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Norway orders Patria 6x6 vehicles, deal could rise to NOK 1.5bn
The initial Norwegian order covers 20 armoured vehicles with Kongsberg weapon stations, with options for another 40
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Full-scale model: Saab unveils future unmanned combat aircraft
During the weekend’s anniversary air show in Linköping, Saab unveiled a full-scale concept model of a future unmanned combat aircraft system. The company aims to fly demonstrators before 2030.
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EU defence firms in line for most of EUR 6.1bn Ukraine package
The funding will cover air and missile defence systems, missiles, ammunition and radars, although no contracts or suppliers have yet been announced
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Iceye enters India with plans for local manufacturing
The Finnish satellite company has established an operation in New Delhi and intends to build production capacity using Indian suppliers and engineering talent.
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Kongsberg doubles satellite fleet as Norway steps up hunt for dark vessels
Three new satellites will give the Norwegian Armed Forces more frequent and near-real-time surveillance of maritime areas from early 2027.
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Norway puts figure on Ukraine support for 2027
Military assistance will remain the largest part of the proposed package, including purchases from Ukraine’s defence industry
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Defence takes over at Iceye: - We are becoming a neo-prime
In an interview with Defence Nordic, VP Seppo Aaltonen explains why defence now dominates ICEYE’s business - and what its next target markets are
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While Europe is still trying to shore up the gap: US launches ambitious space plan
While Europe is trying to close its launcher gap, the United States is preparing for another major increase in launch activity, targeting at least 1,000 launches and re-entries annually by 2030
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One issue could undermine Navantia’s Danish frigate bid
The Spanish shipbuilder says its F-110 frigate is on schedule and ready for Danish industry. Madrid’s rejection of NATO target could be the harder sell
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Kongsberg lands EUR 101m deal with Canada's armed forces
The deal is a a follow on procurement for the RS4 weapon station that is already mounted on Canadian armoured vehicles
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Terma and MyDefence to integrate capabilities for anti-drone systems
The Danish defence companies will begin by integrating radar, radio-frequency sensors and command systems in a joint counter-drone solution
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Thales director: Systematic deal "is just the beginning" of Danish offset work
Several more Danish agreements are nearing signature as Thales works through offset obligations tied to Denmark's SAMP/T NG acquisition
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Babcock signs three Danish partnerships for hybrid naval systems
The British defence group will explore autonomous vessels, modular integration and ship systems with Stormborn, Cubedin and SH Group
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Systematic and French giant join forces on Danish air defence
The companies will integrate their technologies to help Denmark counter growing drone and ballistic-missile threats
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Denmark selects Terma for national counter-drone command system
The system will provide the Danish Armed Forces with a unified picture of drone activity in the country’s airspace.
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Sweden orders first attack drones from Danish supplier
The SEK 350 million system is scheduled for delivery in 2027.
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Ukraine's Fire Point delays opening of Danish rocket fuel factory
Ukrainian rocket fuel production in Denmark has been delayed and is now set to start late in 2027