# Six firms test infrastructure protection at FMV's Battle Week

- Source: Nordic Defence Sector (https://nordicdefencesector.com)
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- Published: 2026-09-23
- Author: Daniel Trangeled
- Type: News · Section: Land · Country: sweden
- Language: en (original)
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- Primary source: https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/battle-week-ar-igang/
- Tags: sverige, fmv, technology, infrastructure, testing, försvarsmakten, foi, fortifications agency, swedish defence university, älvdalen shooting range, swedish armed forces, battle week

> Six companies tested technology to protect military ground infrastructure against physical attacks, sabotage, electronic warfare and cyberattacks during FMV's Battle Week at Älvdalen shooting range. The programme drew 32 applicants, and aims to shorten the path from civilian technology to military capability to six months.

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*FMV Battle Week · FMV T&E*

**Six companies [demonstrated technology](https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/battle-week-ar-igang/) for protecting military ground infrastructure at Älvdalen shooting range last week, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) said.**

The trials were the first round of testing under Battle Week, FMV's [programme](https://nordicdefencesector.com/en/article/fmv-opens-test-week-for-new-defense-technology) for fast-tracking civilian technology into military capability, previously reported on by NDS. FMV runs the programme with the Swedish Armed Forces, FOI, the Fortifications Agency and the Swedish Defence University.

The challenge called for ways to protect static ground infrastructure from physical attack, sabotage, and cyberattacks, according to FMV. Selected solutions had to be ready for production and order within six months, an approach FMV says is modelled on Ukraine's rapid problem-solving methods.

FMV previously [said that](https://www.fmv.se/aktuellt--press/aktuella-handelser/stort-intresse-for-battle-week) 32 companies applied, and that 28 of the applicants were previously unknown to the agency.

"We reached the right target group: small and medium-sized companies that were unknown to us," said Dan Ohlsson, an adviser at FMV. Ohlsson added that the next step is to invite interested parties to a seminar to share experiences and show the tested solutions.

## FAQ

**What did the six companies demonstrate at FMV's Battle Week trials in Älvdalen?**

Six companies demonstrated technology for protecting military ground infrastructure at the Älvdalen shooting range. The challenge sought solutions against physical attack, sabotage, electronic warfare and cyberattacks. Selected solutions must be ready for production and order within six months. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-23.

**Which organizations run the Battle Week programme alongside FMV?**

FMV runs Battle Week together with the Swedish Armed Forces, FOI, the Fortifications Agency and the Swedish Defence University. The programme fast-tracks civilian technology into military capability. Its rapid approach is modelled on Ukraine's problem-solving methods, according to FMV. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-23.

**How many companies applied to Battle Week and how many projects were selected?**

FMV said 32 companies applied to Battle Week. Notably, 28 of the applicants were previously unknown to the agency. Adviser Dan Ohlsson said this showed they reached small and medium-sized companies outside FMV's usual network. Last fact-checked: 2026-09-23.

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