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INTERVIEW | Basalt CEO Nicklas Haglund on building a more resilient Sweden.
Founded in 2009, Basalt now has 180 employees and is looking to expand to the Nordics.
Sponsored by Basalt.
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Joakim Wallin heads Defence and Space Programs at GKN Aerospace.
He will focus on Gripen RM12 engine availability.
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Denmark is buying the Joint Strike Missile and Anthem cruise missile.
JSM will arm its F-35s; Anthem is land-launched.
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Finland and Australia signed a joint statement to deepen defence cooperation.
Materiel and industry are key.
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Sweden Dynamics CEO says fast tech change is no reason to delay drone procurement.
He urges forces and industry to build it in parallel.
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Finland proposes new Supo powers against state-sponsored threats.
It went to Parliament on 22 October.
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The Danish Air Force Home Guard adds drones to its annual exercise.
It is the unit's first use of drones there.
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Terma joins the Nordic Compass defence track.
It joins Ericsson, Kongsberg, Nokia, Patria and Saab.
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Finland's Armour School opens a K9 howitzer line for reserve officers.
It starts in November 2026.
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Allied jets fly simulated strikes in Finland in Neptune Strike 26
They flew from HMS Prince of Wales
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A Danish medical platoon trains casualty care in Latvia.
It set up a Role 1 field hospital in an old bunker.
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Saab has launched an uncrewed undersea vehicle for Swedenโs FMV.
The SEK 60 million project will monitor seabed infrastructure.
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Saab has presented Swedenโs first GlobalEye aircraft.
Sweden has ordered three aircraft for airborne early warning and control.
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Finland will host two NATO Innovation Range events in October.
The events will test counter-drone and AI technologies.
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A Danish company plays enemy force in NATO's Oak Projection.
About 1,700 soldiers took part in Latvia.
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Norway awards three framework agreements to maintain the Armed Forces' vessels, worth up to NOK 970 million in total.
Suppliers, in priority order: Coast Center Base, Westcon Yards, Moreld Apply.
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FMV delivers a new ceremonial sword to the Swedish Air Force.
The M/15-25 is based on the 1915 naval officer's sabre.
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Systematic will supply counter-drone command and control to Denmark.
It integrates with Terma's system.
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Danish Home Guard gets its first new Mercedes G-Class vehicles.
They equip its motorised surveillance units.
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Sweden extends the Defence Commission's deadline to 29 April 2027.
The final report was due on 20 November 2026.
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