The Northern European Army headquarters will be based in Mikkeli, reflecting its historical significance as Finland’s military command hub during both the Winter and Continuation Wars. In Lapland, Swedish-led NATO’s headquarters is planned for either Rovaniemi or Sodankylä, focusing on
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In modern warfare, the ability to gather critical intelligence while remaining hidden is crucial. New portable surveillance technologies are disruptive. Replacing static devices, they are deployable on the ground, in the air and on the water surface. This significantly enhances
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The beginning of the year has been promising for the Northern European defense industry, with increased sales and strong profits. German Rheinmetall, Norwegian Kongsberg, Swedish SAAB, and Finnish PATRIA have all reported excellent Q1 results. Only two Nordic companies are
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
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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
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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
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
As Hungary is announcing rediscovered friendly cooperation with Sweden and the US-led NATO alliance, it remains active toward the East. Hungary is now having a ménage à cinq with its security entanglements – with Sweden, USA/NATO, Russia, and China. Despite
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For nearly a decade, India has maintained its status as the world’s largest arms importer. Its defence budget for the 2024–2025 fiscal year is 55.4 billion dollars. Amid strained relations with China and aims to decrease depending on Russia, European
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The Bofors scandal, a major political scandal in India during the 1980s, had far-reaching consequences that extended beyond India’s borders, casting a long shadow over Sweden’s reputation and credibility. The recent Saab decision to invest in India turns a new
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