# Jonson visits defence companies in Gothenburg

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- Published: 2026-10-30 · Updated: 2026-11-05
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> Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visits Gothenburg from 3 to 5 November and meets defence companies as well as the Swedish Armed Forces.

Minister for Defence Pål Jonson is visiting Gothenburg (western Sweden) from 3 to 5 November 2026. According to the [Ministry of Defence](https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/10/forsvarsinnovation-i-fokus-nar-forsvarsminister-pal-jonson-besoker-goteborg/), the minister will be making operational visits to several defence companies and the Swedish Armed Forces.

Jonson is meeting company executives and staff at defence companies in the Gothenburg area, including Volvo Defence, Saab and Airolit. He will also visit the Älvsborg Amphibious Regiment. During his stay in Gothenburg, the minister for defence will also take part in the Nordic Compass Summit 2026 industry forum, in which several of the Nordic region's largest industrial companies are participating.

## FAQ

**When does Pål Jonson visit defence companies in Gothenburg?**

Minister for Defence Pål Jonson visits Gothenburg from 3 to 5 November 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence. The visit includes operational visits to several defence companies as well as units within the Swedish Armed Forces in the Gothenburg area. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**Which defence companies and units does the Minister for Defence visit in the Gothenburg area?**

Jonson meets company executives and staff at Volvo Defence, Saab and Airolit in the Gothenburg area. He also visits the Älvsborg Amphibious Regiment during his stay. The visits aim to highlight defence innovation in the region. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

**What is the Nordic Compass Summit 2026 that Jonson is participating in?**

The Nordic Compass Summit 2026 is an industry forum that the Minister for Defence participates in during his Gothenburg visit. Several of the Nordic region's largest industrial companies take part in the forum, which places defence innovation in focus during his stay. Last fact-checked: 2026-11-05.

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