Patria deliveries rise as order intake cools

The Finnish defence group’s first-quarter results point to continued momentum in armoured vehicles and weapon systems, even as project timing and seasonal volat...

Kongsberg posts strong growth as defence demand surges

The Norwegian group benefits from missile and air defence orders after maritime spin-off

Astor Group moves to full ownership of Nordic Shield Group

A deal worth 467.8 million Swedish kronor brings shelters and hardened data capabilities fully in-house, with earn-out risk tied to 2027 performance

Nordic wooer lands major airlift contract

A 10-aircraft deal, with options for 10 more, coincides with a parallel effort to build Nordic momentum around the airlifter’s support ecosystem

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Hanza’s defence push gains traction

A small but fast-growing segment shows strong demand and early orders

Hanza starts 2026 with a record quarter

The Swedish manufacturing group reported 20 percent organic growth, strong cash flow and early momentum from BMK, as Saab recognition adds weight to its deliver...

Offset remains a critical lever for small states

Industry groups in Denmark and Norway argue that, despite its limits, industrial participation continues to underpin market access, capability growth and strate...

Weibel loses key director to USV developer in Copenhagen expansion

Kim Løye Sørensen joins Saildrone Europe as the company builds its presence in Copenhagen

BAE Systems Hägglunds expands as Nordic CV90 demand gathers pace

The Örnsköldsvik investment signals rising industrial pressure behind the CV90 programme, with new facilities, a larger workforce and sharply higher output planned

Terma enters counter-drone partnership

Agreement centres on interoperable, layered counter-UAS systems for international defence markets

GKN seeks partners for new drone platform

Former Volvo Aero unit develops jet-powered system under FMV contract, targeting military applications and export markets

Sweden launches first military satellite

New reconnaissance asset gives Swedish Armed Forces independent intelligence capability in orbit

Finland ties defence offsets to sovereignty

Helsinki’s case-by-case model prioritises security of supply and technological control over economic return

Overview: Nordic offset funds explained and visualised

The Nordic countries are ramping up defence spending – but what do they get in return?

Former SH Defence CEO to lead defence push at J.A. Solutions

René Bertelsen takes charge of J.A. Solutions as the group accelerates its move into containerised systems and prepares for international market entry

MyDefence enters Australian C-UAS evaluation

A DKK 45 million contract positions MyDefence within Australia’s counter-drone capability rollout

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

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.

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

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

Ukraine and Norway defence industry groups sign cooperation agreement

MoU sets framework for joint initiatives, technology collaboration and industry partnerships

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

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