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Billions to flood Nordic defence industries through offset deals
Denmark and Norway tie defence spending to industrial obligations resulting in a multi-billion pipeline back into local companies
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Nordic rail bottlenecks test Nato’s northern mobility
ANALYSIS: Capacity constraints beyond key crossings risk slowing military flows and exposing a widening gap between infrastructure investment and alliance requirements.
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Hungary receives two new Gripen fighters
Arrival of the initial two jets under a 2024 agreement signals incremental fleet growth and deeper industrial alignment with Saab
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A race against time: Nordics push to close Europe’s small launcher gap
As Europe seeks independent access to space, Nordic launch sites are emerging as a potential solution - but progress remains slow
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Ukraine and Norway defence industry groups sign cooperation agreement
MoU sets framework for joint initiatives, technology collaboration and industry partnerships
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FMA sidesteps start-up criticism: - We recognize the challenge faced by smaller companies
FMA says timing, requirements and process shape market access, but does not address specific startup criticism
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Svekon-Nimbus consortium lands first Swedish workboat order
UPDATED: Sixty-boat award worth around SEK 260 million marks the first call-off under a long-term framework
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New partnership to boost Sweden’s dual-use sector
Innovatum Science Park and SOFF launch collaboration as demand for dual-use technologies grows
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Access denied: how Norway proved difficult terrain for defence startup
BlinkTroll’s early experience highlights how procedural barriers and limited industry connectivity in Norway can restrict market entry
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Swedish space company sees defence as key growth driver
Rising security needs and large institutional programmes support new guidance after weaker than expected 2025 for the company
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Savox secures new Asia order
A multi-million-euro contract for 8,000 communication systems points to sustained regional demand and deepening customer ties
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Korean shipbuilder challenges European bidders in Danish frigate tender
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is offering faster delivery and lower prices than Eruopean competitors in one of Denmark’s largest defence procurements
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Nordic vetting delays test industry readiness
Rising demand for security clearances is exposing uneven processing times, with bottlenecks, limited transparency and reform efforts beginning to shape companies’ access to contracts and workforce readiness
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Norway to host production of Ukrainian drones
Agreement links combat-tested technology with Nordic industrial capacity
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Denmark extends rifle deal worth up to 3 billion kroner
The new seven-year framework reinforces single-supplier sustainment of the C7/C8 fleet as technical constraints and uncertain demand continue to limit competition
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From climate data to the battlefield: how Kuva Space entered defence
As part of a wider trend Finnish startup Kuva Space has expanded into defence as a direct consequence of vastly increasing demand
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Norway rolls out Leopard 2A8
The introduction of new main battle tanks strengthens operational interoperability while quietly opening supply chain access points for Nordic industry
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Topsoe ties PtX outlook to defence demand
The company frames military fuel procurement as the critical trigger for investment decisions
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Invisio’s pivot from consumer losses to defence contracts reshapes its growth path
A near-closure in 2008 led to a decisive exit from consumer electronics and a slow entry into defence procurement cycles
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Baltic infrastructure protection drills test pace of joint response
SeaSEC Data2Sea exercise brings Nordic and European actors together to probe coordination gaps, as subsea assets face increasingly complex and fast-moving threats
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Vard positions for Norway’s multi-billion naval build
With a NOK 38 billion to NOK 84 billion programme moving into its industrial phase, Vard is leveraging recent naval deliveries and domestic capacity to press its case
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Mildef growth surge tests capacity
Strong first-quarter gains, driven by acquisitions and tactical IT contracts, push backlog above SEK 4 billion, as expansion plans in Helsingborg signal confidence in sustained European defence demand
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Johansson plays down Peru loss as Saab leans on wider demand
As Peru appears to move towards a US supplier, Saab’s chief executive points to ongoing talks in Canada and interest from Ukraine and Portugal, while acknowledging uncertainty over timing and outcomes
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Saab’s surveillance surge sharpens growth outlook as naval reset takes shape
Strong first-quarter sales and margin delivery underscore momentum, while consolidation of naval operations and ongoing Poland talks hint at shifting priorities in Saab’s portfolio and future order flow
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