Civil and military cooperation in focus – By strengthening civil-military cooperation, we create better conditions for new technological advancements in defense, says Defense Minister Pål Jonson in a press release from the Government Offices.
The Swedish Armed Forces, FMV, FOI, and RISE currently have access to a large number of test facilities for validation, evaluation, and training in the areas of land, sea, air, and command. These include, among others, firing ranges, vehicle test tracks, wind tunnels, EMC labs, measurement stations, and training facilities for electronic warfare and cybersecurity.
Increased access for the business sector The government's task involves identifying which of these can be utilized more extensively and proposing measures to facilitate companies' access to test environments, for example, for prototype testing or verification of components and systems in early development stages.
Special focus on smaller actors Special emphasis should be placed on promoting innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises, which often lack their own testing resources. A proposed measure is to collectively inform the business sector about access to relevant technology infrastructure.
– We are now strengthening Sweden significantly – both militarily and civilly. Swedish innovation and competitiveness are key factors in this work. Sweden is a strong player in the development of defense materiel and is crucial for securing an independent European defense industry in the future, says Energy and Business Minister Ebba Busch.
Security aspects in focus Security aspects should be included in the analysis, including any obstacles for private actors to use defense-related technology infrastructure. This may involve security protection legislation, information security requirements, or restrictions related to the military nature of the activities.
The task was decided by the government on April 16, 2025, and is to be reported to the Ministry of Defense no later than November 1, 2025.