Here is a summary of this week's most important events in the Nordic defence sector.
Most read (last 30 days)
- Norwegian Army identifies seven priorities (2026-08-20) - The Norwegian Army has outlined its development direction through 2040. The focus is on increased firepower, AI, electronic warfare, among other things… Read more
- NATO tests system against GNSS jamming (2026-08-21) - NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and Finland have tested technology to detect and locate GNSS jamming. The trials were conducted at sea and in the air with Finnish… Read more
- Denmark procures command system against drones (2026-08-20) - Denmark is procuring an AI-supported command and control system from Terma that will consolidate the country's sensor data into a shared situational picture. The solution is intended to strengthen capability… Read more
- Terma and MyDefence expand cooperation (2026-08-21) - Terma and MyDefence are integrating their technologies to detect and counter drones. The cooperation may later be extended to naval platforms as… Read more
- Kongsberg delivers weapon stations to Canada (2026-08-21) - Kongsberg will deliver remote weapon stations for the Canadian Army's ACSV vehicles. The contract is worth 1.1 billion NOK Read more
Domains
Naval
- NATO tests system against GNSS jamming (2026-08-21) - NATO and Finland have tested technology to detect and locate GNSS jamming. The trials were conducted at sea and in the air with Finnish… Read more
- Denmark buys MASS countermeasure systems for frigates (2026-08-21) - Denmark is procuring new countermeasure systems for the navy's five frigates. The agreement with Rheinmetall also covers operation and maintenance for 20 years. Read more
- STARK and Seasight build surface vessel in Denmark (2026-08-19) - STARK and Seasight Solutions are establishing Danish production of the uncrewed surface vessel Vanta. The first vessel is set to begin manufacturing in Ring… Read more
Air
- Thales and Systematic collaborate on air defence (2026-08-21) - Thales and Systematic are collaborating on integrated air defence solutions for Denmark. The partnership includes, among other things, SAMP/T NG. Read more
- Denmark procures command system against drones (2026-08-20) - Denmark is procuring an AI-supported command and control system from Terma that will consolidate the country's sensor data into a shared situational picture. The solution is intended to strengthen capability… Read more
- Terma and Airbus Helicopters deepen cooperation in Denmark (2026-08-20) - Terma and Airbus Helicopters have signed a letter of intent on industrial cooperation, focusing on maintenance capacity for the Danish… Read more
- Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) purchases Danish reconnaissance and loitering munition system (2026-08-20) - The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) is procuring a reconnaissance and loitering munition system from Danish company Nordic Wing. Delivery to the Swedish Armed Forces will take place in the second quarter of 2027. Read more
- Finland and Sweden participated for the first time in the Pitch Black air exercise (2026-08-10) - Finland and Sweden participated for the first time as observers at the Australian air exercise Pitch Black, where the Finns studied integr… Read more
Land
- Terma and MyDefence expand cooperation (2026-08-21) - Terma and MyDefence are integrating their technologies to detect and counter drones. The cooperation may later be extended to naval platforms as… Read more
- Kongsberg delivers weapon stations to Canada (2026-08-21) - Kongsberg will deliver remote weapon stations for the Canadian Army's ACSV vehicles. The contract is worth 1.1 billion NOK Read more
- Norwegian Army identifies seven priorities (2026-08-20) - The Norwegian Army has outlined its development direction through 2040. The focus is on increased firepower, AI, electronic warfare, among other things… Read more
- Flexotrap and Millog begin cooperation (2026-08-19) - Flexotrap and Millog are beginning a cooperation across six Nordic and Baltic markets. The agreement covers distribution, installation and long-term… Read more
- Johan Pekkari becomes new Army Chief in Sweden (2026-08-18) - Major General Johan Pekkari has been appointed new Army Chief in Sweden and takes office on 28 August. He succeeds Brigadier General Per Nilsson. Read more
Cyber
- Terma acquires Danish encryption company Dencrypt (2026-08-19) - The Danish defence company Terma is acquiring Dencrypt, which develops encrypted communication for government agencies and defence. The deal amounts to… Read more
- Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) evaluates Lockheed Martin's platform for multi-domain operations (2026-08-17) - The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has procured a 14 month evaluation of Lockheed Martin's simulation and modelling platform ACES, worth just over 50 million SEK… Read more
Policy & Strategy
- Committee approves regulatory framework for Und (2026-08-20) - Sweden's new foreign intelligence service is approaching operational start. The Committee on Foreign Affairs has backed the agency's proposed regulatory framework. Read more
- Sweden and Brazil sign action plan for deepened cooperation (2026-08-19) - Sweden and Brazil have signed a bilateral action plan for deepened cooperation, including in defence, trade and research, i… Read more
- Finland joins European military medical coordination centre (2026-08-19) - On 17 August 2026, Finland joined the Multinational Medical Coordination Centre, Europe (MMCC-E), a German-led centre in Koble… Read more
- SOFF: Defence companies need to recruit around 500 people per month (2026-08-18) - The rapidly growing defence market means that Swedish defence companies may, according to SOFF (the Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association), need to recruit around 500 new employees per month… Read more
Industry
- Danish battle battalion in place in Latvia (2026-08-20) - Over 800 Danish soldiers and hundreds of vehicles have arrived in Latvia. The battalion will contribute to NATO's defence of the eastern flank through t… Read more
- Finland deepens cooperation to strengthen the defence industry (2026-08-19) - Finland's Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment are deepening their cooperation to support the growth and expo… Read more
- Patria and KNDS prepare German production of CAVS vehicles (2026-08-13) - Patria and KNDS Deutschland have signed a framework agreement on local assembly and integration of Patria 6x6 vehicles within the multinational CAVS pro… Read more
- Government invests 500 million on ammunition supply (2026-08-12) - Sweden is allocating 500 million kronor to strengthen the security of supply for ammunition, including through co-financing of EU projects v… Read more
- Lars Lervik becomes new head of Norway's intelligence service (2026-08-10) - Major General Lars Sivert Lervik has been appointed new head of the Norwegian Intelligence Service (Etterretningstjenesten), succeeding Vice Admira… Read more
- First Finnish cadet graduates from Sandhurst (2026-08-10) - Cadet Roni Nokelainen has become the first Finn to graduate from the British officer academy Royal Military Academy Sandhurst… Read more
- Mette Stab-Johansen new deputy chief of Denmark's Operational Support Command (2026-08-10) - Mette Stab-Johansen has taken up the post of deputy chief of Denmark's Operational Support Command and has been promoted to Commodore, which… Read more
- New commander for NATO's coordination of military support to Ukraine (2026-08-10) - Lieutenant General Guillaume N. Beaurpere took over command of NATO's Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine mission (NSATU) in Wiesbaden on 3 August 2026, succeeding Lieutenant Gener… Read more
- MTFA: Reduced airport capacity could hamper Sweden's total defence (2026-08-10) - MTFA warns in a new report that civil aviation infrastructure in western Sweden is strategically important for total defence and Sweden's NATO commitments… Read more
Press releases
- Clavister: Clavister Q2 2026: Record-high Growth, Significantly Improved Profitability (2026-08-20) - August 20, 2026, Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. Clavister, a leader in European cybersecurity for mission-critical applications released its latest q… Read more
- Clavister: Clavister Q2 2026: Record-high growth, significantly improved profitability (2026-08-20) - Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, 20 August 2026. Clavister, a leading provider in European cybersecurity for mission-critical applications… Read more
- Flexotrap: Flexotrap and Millog Enter Partnership in the Nordic and Baltic Markets (2026-08-19) - Flexotrap and Millog have entered into an expanded commercial and operational partnership covering Finland, Norway, Denmark and the Baltic S… Read more
- Knowit: Knowit wins European insurance deal (2026-08-18) - Knowit has signed a multi-year agreement with an established European financial services company making a major investment in insurance… Read more
- Knowit: Knowit wins European insurance deal (2026-08-18) - Knowit has signed a multi-year agreement with an established European financial services company making a major investment in insurance. Kno… Read more
- Trelleborg: Buybacks of shares of series B in Trelleborg during week 33, 2026 (2026-08-17) - Press release. Read more
- Trelleborg: Buybacks of shares of series B in Trelleborg during week 33, 2026 (2026-08-17) - Press release. Read more
- Flexotrap: Flexotrap strengthens its organisation, Rasmus Söderholm joins as Operations Manager (2026-08-14) - Flexotrap has appointed Rasmus Söderholm as Operations Manager. He will coordinate customer projects, demonstrations, deliveries, logistics… Read more
- INVISIO: INVISIO enters framework agreement with the Canadian Armed Forces worth up to SEK 450 million (2026-08-14) - INVISIO has entered into a Standing Offer, comparable to a framework agreement, with the Canadian Armed Forces regarding tactical hearing protection and c… Read more
- INVISIO: Canadian Armed Forces award INVISIO framework agreement with potential value up to SEK 450 million (2026-08-14) - INVISIO has been awarded a Standing Offer, comparable to a framework agreement, by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) for tactical hearing prot… Read more
- KebNi: Kebni Q2 report 2026 (2026-08-14) - Net sales for the second quarter amounted to SEK 28.8 million (SEK 33.7 million), below expectations due to continued Satcom order delay. Net sales for th… Read more
- Mycronic: Mycronic receives order for an SLX mask writer (2026-08-13) - Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for an SLX mask writer from a new customer in Asia. The order value is in the range of USD 4-6 million. The system i… Read more
- Mycronic: Mycronic receives order for an SLX mask writer (2026-08-13) - Mycronic AB (publ) has received an order for an SLX mask writer from a new customer in Asia. The order value is in the range of USD 4-6 mill… Read more
- 4C Group: 4C Strategies signs three-year contract extension with the Australian Army Combat Training Centre (2026-08-12) - Press release. Read more
- 4C Group: 4C Strategies signs three-year contract extension with the Australian Army Combat Training Centre (2026-08-12) - Press release. Read more
- KebNi: Kebni secures SEK 22 million order to deliver tailored sensor units for Saab's NLAW (2026-08-11) - Kebni AB (publ) has received an additional volume order for continued production and deliveries of the tailored IMU (Inertial Measurement Un… Read more
- Knowit: Fredrik Ekerhövd appointed President and CEO of Knowit (2026-08-11) - The Board of Directors of Knowit has today decided to appoint Fredrik Ekerhövd as permanent President and CEO of Knowit AB, effective immediately. Fredrik… Read more
- Knowit: Fredrik Ekerhövd appointed President and CEO of Knowit (2026-08-11) - The Board of Directors of Knowit AB has today appointed Fredrik Ekerhövd President and CEO of Knowit AB, effective immediately. Fredrik Eker… Read more
- Trelleborg: Buybacks of shares of series B in Trelleborg during week 32, 2026 (2026-08-10) - Press release. Read more
- Trelleborg: Buybacks of shares of series B in Trelleborg during week 32, 2026 (2026-08-10) - Press release. Read more
Events
- MSPO 2026 (2026-09-08, Kielce, Poland) - MSPO is the largest defence trade fair in Central and Eastern Europe, attracting military sector leaders from around the world for years. It… Read more
- Winning Hearts & Minds (2026-09-14, Washington DC) - The Winning Hearts & Minds is an annual, top-rated program offering exclusive insights and curated, high-level networking at the heart of gl… Read more
- Estonian Defence Week (2026-09-21, The Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel) Kursi tn 3, Tallinn) - Estonian Defence Week will bring together 4000 domestic and international defence experts and companies over five days to discuss and addres… Read more
- Washington Update (2026-10-08, Washington DC) - The Washington Update is an annual, top-rated program offering exclusive insights and curated, high-level networking at the heart of global … Read more
- Global Defence Aviation (2026-10-20, Warsaw) - Europe's premier event for the military aviation community Global Defence Aviation is the leading annual event on rotary-wing aircraft and … Read more
- Totalförsvarsmässan 2026 (Total Defence Fair 2026) (2026-10-20, Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö, Sweden) - Totalförsvarsmässan brings together the key actors shaping Sweden's total defence, from the Armed Forces, government agencies and municipal… Read more
- Innovation & Leadership Study Tour (2026-11-02, Washington DC) - The Study Tour is an annual, top-rated program offering exclusive insights and curated, high-level networking at the heart of global influen… Read more
- EURONAVAL 2026 (2026-11-03, Paris ) - EURONAVAL brings together a professional audience of political and military decision-makers, expert buyers, prescribers and manufacturers. T… Read more
Summary based on this week's published articles, press releases and events.