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Sweden buys new rocket artillery: These systems are used in the Nordics
The Swedish Armed Forces join the rest of Scandinavia in acquiring longer range artillery systems
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Patria sells over 100 mortar systems to Finnish Defence Forces
The deal has an option for hundreds more
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Trump calls for boycott of Saab’s wingman
The US president has sharply criticised Bombardier and wants to halt sales of the Canadian company’s aircraft in the United States. Bombardier is Saab’s partner...
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Historic launch exposes Europe's massive gap to SpaceX
Saturday's historic launch marked a breakthrough for Europe's space industry. But according to an expert Europe still lacks the launch capacity and capital need...
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Ukraine confirms combat use of Saab aircraft
The Swedish-donated airborne early warning aircraft has been used in Ukrainian combat operations since March, according to Ukraine’s defence ministry
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Sweden cleared to buy artillery in deal worth more than SEK 7 billion
Sweden plans to spend more than SEK 7 billion on a package comprising over ten US-made HIMARS launchers and a large quantity of ammunition, giving the Swedish A...
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KNDS delivers first modernised Leopard 2 tank to Sweden
Sweden has received the first of 110 Leopard 2 tanks undergoing a major upgrade at KNDS, marking the start of a modernisation programme set to run until 203
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China eyes humanoid robots for future combat roles
Military researchers are modelling urban assaults and infiltrations behind enemy lines, while procurement records show growing interest in the machines
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Revived ammunition factory has doubled its workforce
Nammo Denmark has hired six new employees, bringing its total workforce to 14. For now, the team is focused on building the functions that will form the foundat...
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Nordic banks answer defence-sector critics
Defence companies accuse banks of being too rigid and unwilling to take risks. Danske Bank and DNB push back
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Danish intelligence warning reaches Swedish giant
Following PET’s warning about Russian sabotage plans, Saab says the threat level and security situation have intensified
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Patria completes assembly of its first F135 engine
It is the first engine produced in Finland for the F-35 fighter
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Estonian defence minister resigns over failed ammunition deal
Hanno Pevkur takes political responsibility after Estonia paid in advance for artillery shells that were delayed and later found to be faulty.
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CEO fights for Finnish defence company's survival: - I am up 24/7
Four months into the job, Robert Blumberg is battling a financing crisis, worried stakeholders and the legacy of a company he admits made too many promises
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Wallenberg-owned company joins Swedish propellant initiative
KTH has received SEK 100m to build Swedish expertise in nitrocellulose and propellants. FMV, FOI and industry are taking part in the new competence centre, with...
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Swedish group wins SEK 160 million European defence contract
The electronics manufacturer says deliveries under the three-year agreement are already running ahead of the initial schedule
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The Bradley survived four decades of war. Now its successor from Rheinmetall is here
The beloved M2 will be replaced by a german made hybrid-electric IFV
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Denmark changes Saab company for DKK 300 million direct award
An updated procurement notice names UK-based Saab Seaeye instead of Sweden’s Saab Dynamics for the Danish defence contract
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Prevent loose bolts with Strainlabs
A loose bolt can bring an entire process to a halt. Strainlabs' Swedish-developed technology addresses this challenge by enabling the bolt itself to provide an ...
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Intelligence services: Russia recruiting ordinary Danes to target defence companies
Russia is attempting to recruit ordinary people in Denmark to gather intelligence on defence companies as part of preparations for possible sabotage operations,...
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Swedish defence group targets stock market with SEK 1.2bn valuation
Axvik Group is set to list at a valuation of around SEK 1.16bn, following a rapid expansion through a series of industrial acquisitions.
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Urgent drone threat: Saab rushes delivery to Royal Air Force
The UK is strengthening its protection against unmanned aerial vehicles. Following an urgent requirement from the Royal Air Force, Saab has delivered the Giraff...
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American Rheinmetall awarded turret contract from Nordic prime
The US hub of the German prime will produce turret components for US Marine Corps infantry fighting vehicle
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Kongsberg acquires US Navy supplier
The Norwegian defence group has completed its acquisition of the California-based underwater acoustics specialist, adding more than 100 employees to its US operations