Boat handling system ties Danish supplier to Brazil’s naval programme

The Tamandaré-class requirement for reliable boat operations draws a Danish supplier into Brazil’s naval modernisation effort.

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Scandinavia’s frigate renewal accelerates as Denmark lingers at the crossroads

Oslo has committed to a British-led frigate track, Stockholm is preparing for selection, while Copenhagen remains without a political decision on platform or partner

Northcom lands 43 million euro defence communications deal in Norway

Seven-year framework agreement with Forsvarsmateriell makes the 5G and radio contract the largest in the company’s history

Gomspace expands into defence systems and deep space

After a 72 percent revenue rise in 2025, the Danish satellite maker is pivoting towards end-to-end surveillance and more complex missions, broadening its role in defence

Denmark awards multi-million euro night vision contract to small Theon affiliate

A Theon-owned Danish subsidiary has secured a contract to supply 8,600 night vision goggles under a framework agreement worth up to DKK 680 million

From F-35 setback to defence supply chain gains

After losing out on Denmark’s fighter decision, HAI Horsens invested years in compliance to enter the defence supply chain. As rearmament spending rises, that e...

Saab’s shareholder base surges as Wallenberg grip endures

The 2025 annual report shows a 57 percent rise in shareholders to 296,295, while the Wallenberg family retains close to 40 percent through Investor and Wallenberg Investments

Saab’s record 2025 swells order book to historic high

The 2025 annual report confirms order bookings of SEK 168.5 billion, 24 percent sales growth and improved margins, consolidating the Nordic's largest defence gr...

Hanza’s defence pivot tests its cluster model as Europe rebuilds capacity

Having initially opted out of the defense industry, Swedish manufactoring company Hanza has in a short time made it its fastest-growing business area

Finland advances NATO uncrewed integration

Exercise tests Nordic-developed uncrewed airships and surface vessels in harsh conditions

Riihimäki stakes claim as Finland’s dual-use start-up hub

A military-linked accelerator and defence cluster position a town north of Helsinki at the centre of Finland’s next wave of security innovation

Sweden expands resilience net for critical services

A 2026 to 2030 strategy and action plan widen coverage across more sectors and actors, raising expectations on operators as Stockholm hardens its posture for crisis and war

Navantia puts industry at heart of frigate bid

Spanish shipbuilder centres its Royal Danish Navy proposal on local build, technology transfer and long-term life-cycle support

Denmark tenders 20 million euro military eyewear framework

DALO tenders five-lot contract for ballistic and specialist eyewear, opening a potential 150 million Danish kroner ceiling to armed forces, resilience authorities and police

Nordic defence hiring surge strains skilled labour pool

Rising budgets and security restrictions intensify competition for cleared cyber and engineering talent across the region’s defence industrial base

Nuclear debate turns spotlight on Nordic industrial and technological capacity

Experts argue the region has the long-term industrial capacity to pursue nuclear weapons

Nordic defence industry set for sustained growth

INSIGHTS: Billions in additional defence funding, strong corporate results and a surge in dual-use start-ups point to a structural shift across the Nordic security sector

Terma targets offshore wind-defence integration as Nordic and Baltic markets seek radar resilience

Danish defence contractor advances radar solutions to enable offshore wind development in military-restricted zones, positioning for growth across Nordic and Baltic markets.

European defence start-ups raise 2.4 billion euro as Finland leads Nordic surge

IISS reports most funding secured in 2025 as investors reassess ESG constraints after Russia’s invasion. Finland attracts the Nordics highest defence venture capital flows

Denmark in talks with Ukraine’s Skyfall over local unmanned systems production

Proposed Danish manufacturing move would deepen bilateral defence industrial integration under Build with Ukraine, subject to full compliance screening.

Norway’s 28-vessel naval programme slips to 2030 first delivery

Revised schedule challenges Navy planning as six design teams advance in domestically mandated build programme

Denmark uses Ukraine fund uplift to reach 3.5 percent GDP defence spending in 2026

DKK 3.8 billion increase to Ukraine Fund accelerates compliance with NATO core military benchmark and pulls forward wider budget expansion plans

Nordic defence primes expand revenues by up to 113 percent since invasion

Kongsberg, Saab, Patria and Terma report sharp revenue expansion driven by Ukraine war demand and accelerated European rearmament