Among the proposals is an update to the government's guidelines for export and international cooperation, emphasising that collaborations with allied NATO countries should, in principle, be considered compatible with Sweden's security and defence policy. The investigation also recommends that Sweden joins the 2019 export control agreement between France, Spain, and Germany to facilitate international material cooperation, also known as the Aachen Agreement.
The Security and Defence Companies Association (SOFF) writes in a post on LinkedIn welcoming the proposals in the report on strengthened international cooperation, particularly the recommendation that Sweden should join the Aachen Agreement on export control. At the same time, they criticise parts of the proposal that they believe risk creating uncertainty, such as the possibility of halting deliveries to allied countries in conflict, as well as bureaucratic changes that could extend processing times.
It also proposes easing licensing requirements for subcontractors, regulations for civilian firearms, and measures to strengthen Sweden's role in international material cooperation. Additionally, it addresses sanction fees, penalty scales, and confidentiality protection to modernise and streamline the regulatory framework.
The investigation thus proposes exemptions from the requirement for operational permits for certain subcontractors that only manufacture components for end suppliers, who instead take overall responsibility. This is to reduce the administrative burden and strengthen the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises without jeopardising export control. During the press conference, the investigator noted that this is also welcomed by the ISP.
The report will be sent for consultation for further consideration. According to the Foreign Minister, a bill is expected in the spring of 2026.