Here is a summary of this week's most important events in the Nordic defence sector.
Most Read (Last 30 Days)
- Swedish Innovation Environments Receive 35 Million for Dual-Use (2026-06-11) – Five Swedish innovation environments, including Kista Science City and Sting, have been granted 35 million kronor from sources including the EU for the initiative… Read more
- Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) Seeks New Military Solutions for Unmanned Ground Vehicles (2026-05-12) – The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has launched a pre-commercial procurement to develop small unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with a focus on terrain mobility and autonomy… Read more
- Denmark Gets the Green Light in the EU's New Defence Initiative (2026-01-23) – Denmark is one of eight countries to have had its national plans approved by the European Commission under the SAFE programme, enabling substantial… Read more
- Stockholm School of Economics and the Swedish Armed Forces Begin Collaboration (2026-04-24) – The Stockholm School of Economics and the Swedish Armed Forces (Försvarsmakten) are launching a collaboration and introducing the SSE Nordic Defense MBA, a 16-month Executive MBA programme… Read more
- Sweden Chooses Naval Group (2026-05-19) – Sweden has selected France's Naval Group as the supplier of four new frigates in the Luleå class (northern Sweden), based on the FDI concept and with planned… Read more
Domains
Naval
- Saab Receives Order Worth 8.7 Billion Kronor for German Frigates (2026-07-16) – Saab has signed an agreement with German naval shipbuilder TKMS to deliver combat management systems, radar systems, and composite structures for four new German Navy… Read more
Air
- Repstad Anlegg Awarded Contract for Radar Installation in Norway (2026-07-16) – Norwegian Forsvarsbygg (Norwegian Defence Estates Agency) has signed a contract with Repstad Anlegg AS for the renovation of the radar installation at Njunis in Målselv (northern Norway). The contract value amounts to… Read more
Cyber
- NestAI Trains AI Models for Europe's Defence (2026-07-17) – Finnish company NestAI is beginning to train its own AI models for battlefield autonomy and command. The Finnish and Estonian defence forces will serve as pilot users… Read more
- MilDef Receives Record Order from European NATO Country (2026-07-15) – Swedish defence company MilDef has received its largest hardware order to date, worth approximately 553 million SEK, from the defence forces of a European NATO member… Read more
Policy & Strategy
- EU Defence Spending Increased by 20 Per Cent in 2025 (2026-07-16) – EU defence spending increased by 20 per cent in 2025 and is expected to continue rising in 2026. The Baltic states are leading the way, with Estonia and Lithuania exceeding five per cent… Read more
- EU Opens Direct Investment in Defence Companies (2026-07-14) – The EU's European Innovation Council (EIC) is opening a new funding round in which defence companies can receive up to 30 million euros in direct investment. Read more
- EU Commission Proposes Five Joint Defence Projects (2026-07-13) – The European Commission is proposing five major joint defence projects under the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The projects cover drones, naval defence, space, air defence… Read more
Industry
- Denmark Brings Together Intelligence Service, DTU, and Industry in Defence Technology Collaboration (2026-07-17) – The Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (Forsvarets Efterretningstjeneste), and the Industry Foundation (Industriens Fond) are launching a joint innovation initiative. The aim is to… Read more
- EU and Ukraine Sign New Defence Partnership (2026-07-16) – The EU and Ukraine have signed a defence agreement on the joint production of drones and missiles. The Commission has disbursed 1 billion euros for drone… Read more
- Six Defence Startups Receive EU Funding for Tests in Ukraine (2026-07-15) – Six defence startups from six EU countries have received grants through the EU programme BraveTechEU and will test their technologies in Ukraine. Read more
- New European Coalition for Defence Against Ballistic Missiles (2026-07-14) – Ten European countries, including the Scandinavian nations, are forming a new coalition for defence against ballistic missiles. Read more
- NATO Adopts New Industry Strategy (2026-07-14) – At the summit in Ankara on 8 July 2026, NATO heads of state and government approved SYNC, a new framework intended to deepen the alliance's cooperation… Read more
Press Releases
- INVISIO: INVISIO's Interim Report January - June 2026: Strong Sales and Important Strategic Progress (2026-07-17) – CEO comment: "The second quarter was characterised by strong sales, high market activity, and significant interest in INVISIO's new solutions.… Read more
- INVISIO: INVISIO Interim Report January-June 2026: Strong Revenue and Significant Strategic Progress (2026-07-17) – CEO's comment: "In Q2 we saw strong revenue, a high level of market activity, and keen interest in INVISIO's latest solutions. The recent pa… Read more
- SSH Communications Security: SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY CORPORATION'S INTERIM REPORT, JANUARY 1 - JUNE 30, 2026 (2026-07-17) – Press release. Read more
- Ovzon: Ovzon Interim Report January-June 2026 (2026-07-17) – Press release. Read more
- SSH Communications Security: SSH COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY OYJ INTERIM REPORT 1.1. - 30.6.2026 (2026-07-17) – Press release. Read more
- Ovzon: Ovzon's Interim Report January-June 2026 (2026-07-17) – Press release. Read more
- SSH Communications Security: CEO Transition: Rami Raulas to Retire; Board of Directors Initiates Search for a Successor (2026-07-17) – Press release. Read more
- SSH Communications Security: CEO Transition: Rami Raulas to Retire; Board Initiates Search for a Successor (2026-07-17) – Press release. Read more
- Knowit: Operative Efficiency and New Leadership (2026-07-17) – During the second quarter, we have continued to focus on operative efficiency, strengthened competitiveness, and investments in areas where… Read more
- Knowit: Operative Efficiency and New Leadership (2026-07-17) – During the second quarter, we have continued to focus on operative efficiency, strengthened competitiveness, and investments in areas where demand… Read more
- Ovzon: Ovzon Receives Supplementary Order from European Customer of 36 MSEK (2026-07-16) – Ovzon has received a supplementary order from one of its European customers for additional mobile satellite terminals. The order value amounts… Read more
- Ovzon: Ovzon Receives Supplementary Order of 36 MSEK from European Customer (2026-07-16) – Ovzon has received a supplementary order from one of its European customers for additional mobile satellite terminals. The order value amounts to 36… Read more
- BAE Systems Bofors: BAE Systems Secures 40Mk4 Naval Gun Order from Brazil (2026-07-16) – BAE Systems will deliver two Bofors 40Mk4 naval guns to the Brazilian Navy's PRONAPA programme. Read more
- 4C Group: 4C Strategies Confirms Its Role in the British Army's Collective Training Service Programme (2026-07-16) – Press release. Read more
- Trelleborg: Interim Report April-June 2026 (2026-07-16) – Press release. Read more
- 4C Group: 4C Strategies Confirms Role in the British Army's Collective Training Service Programme (2026-07-16) – Press release. Read more
- Trelleborg: Quarterly Report April-June 2026 (2026-07-16) – Press release. Read more
- Hexatronic Group: Hexatronic's Long-Term Incentive Programme LTIP 2023 Has Matured and the Company Utilises Authorisation to Transfer Shares (2026-07-16) – Press release. Read more
- Hexatronic Group: Hexatronic's Long-Term Incentive Programme LTIP 2023 Has Matured and the Company Utilises Authorisation to Transfer Shares (2026-07-16) – Press release. Read more
- HANZA: HANZA Continues the Horizon Programme and Strengthens Its Regional Organisation (2026-07-15) – HANZA continues to optimise its industrial platform under the Horizon programme. Following the acquisition of five factories specialising in h… Read more
- HANZA: HANZA Continues Horizon and Strengthens Its Regional Organisation (2026-07-15) – HANZA continues to optimise its industrial platform under the Horizon programme. In light of the acquisition of five factories within… Read more
- HANZA: HANZA Meets Growing Demand with Acquisition Adding Approximately SEK 1.9 Billion in Annual Revenue (2026-07-15) – HANZA has signed an agreement to acquire five selected factories specialising in heavy mechanics and complex assembly from contract manufacturer Fortaco. The factories… Read more
- HANZA: HANZA Meets Growing Demand Through Acquisition Adding Approximately SEK 1.9 Billion in Annual Revenue (2026-07-15) – HANZA has signed an agreement to acquire five selected manufacturing facilities specialising in heavy mechanics and complex assembly from co… Read more
- NOTE AB (publ): NOTE's Interim Report Q2 2026 (2026-07-15) – Press release. Read more
- NOTE AB (publ): NOTE's Interim Report Q2 2026 (2026-07-15) – Press release. Read more
- Hexatronic Group: Hexatronic Appoints Oscar Wärme as Acting Head of Data Center (2026-07-15) – Hexatronic Group AB (publ) has appointed Oscar Wärme as acting Head of Data Center and member of the Executive Management Team, effective Au… Read more
- Hexatronic Group: Hexatronic Group AB (publ) Interim Report Q2 2026 (2026-07-15) – Press release. Read more
- Hexatronic Group: Hexatronic Group AB (publ) Interim Report Q2 2026 (2026-07-15) – Press release. Read more
- Hexatronic Group: Hexatronic Appoints Oscar Wärme as Acting Head of Data Center (2026-07-15) – Hexatronic Group AB (publ) has appointed Oscar Wärme as acting Head of Data Center and member of the Group Management Team, effective 1… Read more
- SSH Communications Security: SSH Communications Security's PrivX Named an Overall Leader in KuppingerCole Analyst's 2026 Leadership Compass for Privileged Access Management (2026-07-14) – Press release. Read more
- SSH Communications Security: SSH Communications Security's PrivX Named a Leading Solution in KuppingerCole Analysts' Privileged Access Management Report (2026-07-14) – Press release. Read more
- Mycronic: Interim Report January-June 2026 (2026-07-14) – Press release. Read more
- HANZA: HANZA Continues the Horizon Programme and Closes Gateway China (2026-07-14) – Press release. Read more
- HANZA: HANZA Continues Project Horizon and Winds Down Gateway China (2026-07-14) – Press release. Read more
- Mycronic: Interim Report January-June 2026 (2026-07-14) – Press release. Read more
- Trelleborg: Buybacks of Shares of Series B in Trelleborg During Week 28, 2026 (2026-07-13) – Press release. Read more
- Trelleborg: Buyback of Series B Shares in Trelleborg During Week 28, 2026 (2026-07-13) – Press release. Read more
Events
- DALO Industry Days 2026 (2026-08-19, MCH Messecenter, Herning) – DALO Industry Days is the Nordic region's largest defence industry exhibition, organised by the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO)… Read more
- 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 4,000 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
- Total Defence Exhibition 2026 (Totalförsvarsmässan) (2026-10-20, Stockholmsmässan in Älvsjö, Sweden) – Totalförsvarsmässan brings together the key actors shaping Sweden's total defence (totalförsvar), from the Armed Forces, government agencies, and municipal… 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
- 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
Summary based on articles, press releases, and events published during the week.