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The newsroom follows the major developments in the Nordic defence sector and collects every step on a timeline — procurement, export deals and security policy, with the milestones marked.
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Scandinavia arms against the drone threatRussian drones over Öresund, an EU action plan, and orders at a high pace: this is how the Nordic countries are building their defence against the drone threat, step by step.8 updates · 13 Feb 2026 – 22 Sep 2026
swedenCV90 becomes a European programmeThe Swedish-manufactured combat vehicle CV90 has gone from individual national orders to a joint European procurement programme. Follow the path, from the FMV's order to the countries joining.11 updates · 27 Jan 2023 – 24 Feb 2026
swedenGripen exports gain momentumSaab's Gripen fighter aircraft is gaining ground on the export market: from the production line in Brazil to new orders in Europe and Asia. The breakthroughs, country by country.6 updates · 9 May 2023 – 25 Aug 2025