New partnership to boost Sweden’s dual-use sector

Innovatum Science Park and SOFF launch collaboration as demand for dual-use technologies grows

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

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

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

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 companie...

Norway to host production of Ukrainian drones

Agreement links combat-tested technology with Nordic industrial capacity

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

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

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

Topsoe ties PtX outlook to defence demand

The company frames military fuel procurement as the critical trigger for investment decisions

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

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

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

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 confide...

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 acknowledg...

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...

Nammo appoints former army major as new CEO in Denmark

The new executive takes charge as Denmark builds sovereign ammunition capacity, with recruitment, regulatory risk and Nordic integration shaping the run-up to p...

Saab’s sales surge leans on mid-sized orders as large deals thin out

Saab’s growth remains strong, but fewer large orders hint at a changing contract mix

Insights: Why Kongsberg splits defence and maritime

A defence boom is forcing the group to separate two businesses that no longer move in sync, says analyst

GomSpace and Stetman launch Ukraine satcom venture

A new joint venture signals a measured shift towards domestically controlled satellite communications, with a first launch planned for 2026

Insights: Polymers edge into metal’s domain as defence materials shift gathers pace

From ballistic protection to drone structures, high-performance plastics are moving beyond substitution to reshape design, manufacturing and system performance,...

Finnish start-up CEO expects extreme growth

Kelluu looks to multiply revenue this year and aims to reach profitability within two years, says founder and CEO