Afry consolidates defence offer as Nordic ties deepen

The launch of a dedicated defence segment, alongside entry into Denmark’s DI Defence and Security network, signals a shift toward a more coordinated regional strategy

Embraer tests KC-390 in Arctic conditions as Nordic ambitions take shape

Cold-weather trials in Sweden and reported activity in Greenland support Embraer’s push into Denmark and Finland

OHB Sweden chief warns launch push risks missing bigger space priorities

Fredrik Sjöberg argues that as Sweden invests in Esrange, greater focus should fall on satellites, data and mission flexibility

Norway expands CV90 order

A larger-than-planned vehicle purchase strengthens Swedish industrial ties

New cross-border partnership opens Nordic test access for dual-use entrants

Amyna and Force technology formalise collaboration to connect startups with testing and validation capabilities across Denmark and Sweden

Sweden to procure its own military satellites, bringing space into core defence capability

Stockholm accelerates sovereign space ambitions after Ukraine, tying satellite investment to NATO integration

Record Swedish satellite deal hints at deeper defence turn for OHB

A 248 million euro ESA contract signals a sharper turn as civil space programmes move closer to defence priorities.

EU channels 1.5 billion euro into defence industry as production urgency sharpens

The European Commission has approved 1.5 billion euro work programme to enhance and modernise Europe's defence industry

Ammunition rules shift as industry testing barriers ease

A fifty million euro EDA-led effort could cut duplicate testing, widening market access and reshaping certification and competition for manufacturers.

Salt Ship Design: - An opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities

Early contract win places Salt Ship Design and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace at the front of what could become the Nordics’ largest naval procurement in decades

Norway awards contract for 28 new standardised naval vessels

The consortium is set to develop concept for the new vessels as part of a major naval investment programme

Denmark launches market dialogue on new 21-vessel programme

Denmark’s Home Guard Navy renewal enters a formative phase, with modular design, contractor scope and long-term upgrade paths set to shape competition

Naval Group outlines how Nordic suppliers could enter its supply chain

The French shipbuilder points to its existing industrial models as a pathway for Nordic suppliers to secure long-term roles in production and maintenance

Partnership delivers first military high-speed motor boat

Initial MSMB 200 delivery to FMV highlights a collaborative model combining civilian boatbuilding expertise with defence requirements, as Sweden prepares to scale production

Defence emerges as new growth focus in industrial supplier’s strategy shift

KK Group points to defence as an untapped market as it seeks to reduce reliance on wind and diversify into new industries

Norway to strengthen defence plan with NOK 115 billion increase

Government accelerates military build-up in response to a deteriorating security environment and rising costs

Kongsberg partners with low-orbit satellite firm

With a national control model the companies point to a shift away from shared commercial networks, as governments weigh resilience, autonomy and deployment speed

How a Norwegian start-up rethinks survival in the cold

A Norwegian start-up is reshaping cold-weather operations by pairing portable heat and power with reduced thermal visibility, as Arctic conditions and drone war...

Analysis: What Denmark’s election deadlock means for upcoming defence procurements

A potentially complex government formation may slow new decisions, but Denmark’s defence build-up remains anchored in a broad political settlement and already agreed funding

Terma and Kongsberg seek clearance for Danish MRO venture

A proposed joint venture targeting military aircraft sustainment has entered merger review, as authorities test its competitive impact amid rising Nordic defence demand

First Gripen built outside Sweden rolls out

The milestone marks a first for Saab’s fighter programme beyond the Nordics, as overseas assembly begins to test how far industrial control can travel under the...

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Interview: Naval Group suggests "risk-free" solution in Nordic frigate race

In an interview with Defence Nordic, the French shipbuilder sets out why a proven, in-service frigate - not a future design - has become its strongest argument ...

Sweden’s icebreaker renewal faces procurement delays

A contested contract award risk slowing replacement of ageing vessels, with potential knock-on effects for winter port access and national preparedness