Here is a summary of this week's most important events in the Nordic defence sector.
Most Read (Last 30 Days)
- 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
- Norwegian Army Identifies Seven Priorities (2026-08-20) - The Norwegian Army has outlined the direction for its development up to 2040. The focus includes increased firepower, AI, electronic warfare… 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… 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 capa… 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 will begin manufacturing in Rin… 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 covers, among other things, the SAMP/T NG system. 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 capa… 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) Buys 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
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… 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 the direction for its development up to 2040. The focus includes increased firepower, AI, electronic warfare… 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 the new Chief of the Swedish Army and takes office on 28 August. He succeeds Brigadier General Per Nilsson. Read more
Cyber
- Terma Acquires Danish Encryption Company Dencrypt (2026-08-19) - 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 commissioned 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 (Und) 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… 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 Koblenz… Read more
- SOFF: Defence Companies Need to Recruit Around 500 People per Month (2026-08-18) - The rapidly growing defence market means that, according to SOFF (the Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association), Swedish defence companies may need to recruit around 500 new employees per month… Read more
Industry
- Danish Battle Battalion in Place in Latvia (2026-08-20) - More than 800 Danish soldiers and hundreds of vehicles have arrived in Latvia. The battalion will contribute to NATO's defence of the eastern flank until… Read more
- Finland Deepens Cooperation to Strengthen the Defence Industry (2026-08-19) - Finland's Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment are deepening their cooperation to support the growth and expo… Read more
Press Releases
- Clavister: Clavister Q2 2026: Record-high growth, significantly improved profitability (2026-08-20) - Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, 20 August 2026. Clavister, a leading provider of European cybersecurity for mission-critical applications… Read more
- 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
- 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: Buyback of series B shares in Trelleborg during week 33, 2026 (2026-08-17) - 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 programme 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 programme 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
- Total Defence Fair 2026 (Totalförsvarsmässan) (2026-10-20, Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö, Sweden) - The Total Defence Fair 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 programme 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.