Nordic Defence Sector

Nordic Defence Sector publishes news, opinion pieces, and interviews focusing on the Nordic defense sector.

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INTERVIEW | @iceye_global says it has demonstrated satellite targeting data delivery in 10-20 minutes.

@SeppoAaltonen on how Nordic countries could strengthen surveillance by linking their satellites.

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Sweden's 71st Battalion trains at Revingehed against a Danish-Swedish opposing force before deploying to Latvia.

Danish Bornholm Regiment conscripts joined Swedish troops simulating armour and infantry threats.

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Danish Home Guard instructors trained Moldovan army personnel in instructor and shooting courses.

The cooperation, started in 2025, is backed by DKK 50 million and runs until 2028.

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The ten JEF nations sign the Northern Navies Initiative to deepen naval cooperation in northern waters.

Signed 10 November aboard HMS Prince of Wales in Oslo, building on an April 2026 declaration of intent.

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UK carrier HMS Prince of Wales arrives in Oslo after exercises in Norwegian waters, escorted by UK and Norwegian vessels.

Neptune Strike 26-4 involved 17 nations, 20 warships and 40 aircraft across the Mediterranean and off Norway.

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Sweden's FMV signs framework agreement with Svekon for new weapon holders.

Deal worth 60 million SEK; deliveries start 2027, Coast Guard also interested.

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Denmark's Rigsrevisionen criticises Defence Ministry for inadequate oversight of core military equipment.

The audit, launched June 2025 and published 9 November, rates the ministry's performance "highly unsatisfactory".

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NATO's Dynamic Merlin anti-submarine exercise begins in the Baltic Sea, hosted by Sweden.

Sweden contributes five corvettes, a submarine, a Helicopter 14 and HMS Trossö; eight nations join.

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FOI warns Sweden's Ottawa Convention stance limits its forces alongside Finland's reintroduced anti-personnel mines.

Finland's mine ban exit took effect 10 January 2026, full operational capability expected by end of 2027.

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Norway will prioritize frontier AI safety as it chairs Nordic-Baltic digital cooperation in 2027.

Minister Micaelsen announced the plan in Copenhagen on 6 November, following Stubb-Støre's AI control initiative.

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Saab wins SEK 2 billion contract from Naval Group to equip Sweden's four new Luleå-class FDI frigates.

Deliveries run 2027-2034, covering RBS15 missiles, torpedoes, Trackfire and Sea Giraffe 1X radars.

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Finland establishes a new unmanned systems company within the Coastal Brigade at Upinniemi.

The unit launches in early 2027, training conscripts, personnel and reservists on maritime, aerial and land systems.

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Sweden, France and Cyprus sign joint framework agreement for Akeron MP anti-tank missile procurement.

Deal, unveiled at Euronaval 2026, may draw on EU's SAFE instrument; DGA discloses no quantities or value.

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Denmark directly awarded Saab a framework contract for additional BT46 I-LDS laser duel simulation systems, bypassing competitive tender.

The deal is estimated at SEK 3.75 billion with a maximum value of SEK 4.75 billion, running from November…
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Norway's Joint Headquarters chief met the FSB border head in Kirkenes.

Talks covered border cooperation, maritime safety and sea rescue.

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Finland proposes military intelligence collection in private homes.

A constitutional amendment is required.

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OP-ED | Sweden has extended former officers’ conscription liability to age 70.

Chairman Magnus Konradsson of @Reservofficeren Association criticises the peacetime obligation and calls for fairer terms and compensation.

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Sweden proposes 2027 NATO contributions, including troops in Finland and Latvia.

Its Patriot unit in Poland would stay to mid-2027.

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Finland launched its third of four Pohjanmaa-class corvettes at Rauma.

All four are due by 2029, replacing seven older vessels.

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Swedish state employers and unions sign a deal on joint total defence drills.

From 2027 it allows 13-hour days.

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