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Sweden’s Defence Boost: Commission Lays Out Plans for Robust Spending Increase

Defence Commission proposed a major hike in Sweden’s military budget. The plans would raise Sweden’s defence spending to 2.61 percent of GDP. Funding remains open. Increase in conscription, missiles, surface combat vessels, expanded air defense capability, new territorial units… These and a lot more was included in Sweden’s Defence Commission Report Strengthened Defense Capability, Sweden

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Double or Nothing: Nordics Are Ramping Up Ammo Production

Business, News, Report, Weapons

It was a long wait for Ukraine before the US Senate finally approved its 60-billion-dollar aid, including long-range ATACMS missiles. In the meanwhile, the EU and Nordic countries have already acted. The Nordics and the Balts are rapidly boosting their ammunition production for Ukraine, particularly 155mm artillery shells. While the additional ammunition is crucial to

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From Proxy Wars to Direct Attack on Israel: Iran’s Strategic Expansion Through Regional Conflicts

Analysis, News

For months, speculation has swirled about the potential for the conflict in Gaza to spiral into a broader regional crisis. Late on April 13th, Iran launched a barrage of attack drones to Israel, followed by missiles. What are Iran’s strategic goals? The Iranian strikes come as retaliation for an Israeli air raid on April 1st,

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Patria Strikes Deal for a Mighty Fleet: 321 Six-Wheeled Armoured Titans and Eight Navy Mortar System Bound for Sweden

Business, News

Sweden has inked a deal for a fleet of 321 advanced armored vehicles and eight innovative naval mortar systems from Finnish defense manufacturer Patria. Valued at roughly EUR 470 million, the armored vehicle procurement ranks among Sweden’s most substantial military investments in Patria’s equipment. The order includes the versatile Patria 6×6 armored personnel carriers, known

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Finland Must Grasp NATO Opportunities, Urges Defence Industry Chief

News

FINLAND still has to learn how to take advantage of the opportunities that NATO membership brings to the defence industry: understanding NATO’s procurement practices. Also, network more broadly internationally is needed. Also, investors have started to take an interest in the Finnish defence industry, noted Tuija Karanko, Secretary General of the Defence and Aerospace Industries

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Sealed With a Hungarian Kiss – The Nordics have a unified defence for the first time in 500 years

News, Politics

Sweden is leaving behind 200 years as a non-aligned country after the Hungarian parliament approved Sweden’s NATO membership. Just days before, Hungary decided to buy four additional Saab Gripen C fighters. “Sweden is leaving behind 200 years as a non-aligned country. It’s a big step that needs to be taken seriously, but it’s also a

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Santa’s Army Gets Hairy: Finland Is Welcoming Bearded Soldiers

News

For over a century, Western military forces have largely enforced strict grooming standards, particularly regarding beards. During the World War 1, chlorine and mustard gas attacks necessitated a clean-shaven face for effective gas mask seals. Now, both the British and Finnish army are revising their approach, adopting more flexible policies on facial hair for soldiers.

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Rheinmetall will produce 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine

Germany Supplies More Than €400 Million Worth Of Artillery Shells for Ukraine

Business, News

Rheinmetall and an unnamed French company will increase its ammunition production to supply the German Ministry of Defence for more than $400 million worth of 155mm artillery shells for Ukraine. The Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall has recently secured a major contract worth over €140 million to supply Ukraine with a significant volume of artillery ammunition. This deal

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Saab will supply the Kuwait Naval Force with its advanced Double Eagle Semi-Autonomous Remotely Operated Vehicle.

Saab Dives Into the Gulf

Business, News, Technology

Saab’s Stirling engine is quiet and vibration free. No vibrations spread out to the hull making the submarine silent in the water and therefore difficult to find. By heating and cooling the gas in a Stirling engine, the piston can move in a cylinder. The submarine can then use cold seawater for cooling and liquid oxygen and diesel to create the heating of the engine.

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Defence Cooperation Agreement Between Finland and the United States (DCA)

Finland and U.S. Strengthen Ties with New Defense Cooperation Agreement

News, Politics, Strategy

Finland is set to open its doors wider to United States military presence as part of a new bilateral Defense Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the U.S., a move signaling a significant shift in the Nordic country’s defence posture. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about Finland’s potential NATO membership and broader geopolitical shifts in the

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