Gerard O'Dwyer
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Sweden, Finland eye quantum tech leap amid call for official strategy
Nordic defense companies could have a greater share of the world’s quantum computing pie, as Sweden and Finland each aim to advance their capabilities. → Read More
Nordic firms ride wave of cyber M&A activity
The mergers and acquisitions are taking place as Sweden seeks NATO membership, and neighboring Finland this year joined the alliance. → Read More
Marin’s F-18 proposal fizzles, as a new Finnish NATO tack emerges
Turkey's stubborn membership conditions are showing signs of wearing down Finland's "jump together" philosophy with neighbor and co-applicant Sweden. → Read More
Turkey frustrates Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO bids
Ankara digs in after an ultra-right-wing politician burned a copy of the Quran in Stockholm. → Read More
Nordic states to develop common cybersecurity strategy
Norway is taking the lead to develop a defense-focused common cybersecurity strategy for the Nordic region. → Read More
Sweden, Finland try ‘future ally’ path with Turkey in bid to join NATO
Nordic officials find themselves at the receiving end of Turkish grievances, as Ankara's approval is needed for the NATO membership of Sweden and Finland. → Read More
Nordic nations may pool their growing military support to Ukraine
Countries are exploring closer coordination on weapons buys and transportation channels to the war-torn country. → Read More
Sweden boosts defense spending, NATO goal in mind
Stockholm's plans also include a new ministry and additional spending on cyber defense to better address hybrid threats. → Read More
Finland refutes nuclear weapons ‘siting’ and reinforces border
Finnish leaders walk a fine line between deterring Russia and co-existing as neighbors. → Read More
Finland’s top leaders press for rapid NATO membership
The push can be expected to have an influential impact on Sweden’s own decision-making process regarding NATO membership. → Read More
Finland and Sweden intensify talks on joint NATO application
The two countries are expected to announce a decision about joining the alliance in mid-May. → Read More
Finland and Sweden pursue unlinked NATO membership
Finland had indicated it would prefer a solution that would see the two Nordic unaligned states “jump together” into NATO. → Read More
Audit clears Finnish F-35 buy amid rising spending on pandemic, Ukraine
Doubts about the ability to work within the defense ministry's current spending plan were raised after the government decided to export defensive weapons and other military materials to Ukraine. → Read More
Finland and Sweden may take unhurried route To NATO membership
The option of joining the alliance is already included in Finland’s National Defense Strategy Plan, whereas Swedish has no such fast-track mechanism. → Read More
Nordic countries bundle up against NATO-Russia freeze
Governments are set to deepen cross-border defense collaboration against the backdrop of rising tensions with Russia over Ukraine. → Read More
Finland tweaks 2022 budget to accommodate HX fighter purchase
The Finnish government has approved an expansion to its defense procurement budget for 2022 that takes into account preliminary costs associated with the $12 billion HX Fighter Program and the acquisition of new multirole aircraft. → Read More
Sweden progresses with two complementary strategies to deter an invasion
A sharp increase in Sweden’s defense budget allocation will enable its military to move forward with implementing all core parts of the government’s “Total Defence 2021-2025″ plan. → Read More
Finland’s $12 billion fighter plan dodges the post-pandemic budget axe
The economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, which has forced the government to significantly increase international borrowings and further load national debt, was feared to have a negative bearing of the military's HX project. → Read More
Nordic militaries rekindle old alliances, as Russia warms to the region
Leaders look to the United States and Europe in an effort to bolster NATO's northern flank. → Read More
Finland to bolster Navy’s surface fleet with new ships, more missiles
The Finnish Navy’s $1.5 billion Squadron 2020 Program is taking shape against the backdrop of a Baltic Sea that could one day host a military conflict between Russia and NATO. → Read More