In tiny Estonia, drones lead booming defense expansion
Estonian defense firms are projected to see $842 million in sales revenue in 2025, according to figures exclusively shared with Breaking Defense, representing a 347 percent growth since 2021.
On the flightline with Swedish fighter jets in Iceland, in Cold War 2.0
Deployment comes after Reykjavík adopted Iceland’s first-ever defense strategy in 70 years of NATO history.
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Interoperability becomes the price of entry for next-gen warfighting tech
AI, autonomous systems, cyber, and EW converge as industry targets faster battlefield effects.
Saab, Babcock bank on Arrowhead 120 design for Sweden’s next frigate
The partnership aims to bring together “a proven, export-ready design tailored to Sweden’s needs,” Saab’s spokesperson Ulrika Langels told Breaking Defense.
Norway selects Hanwha Chunmoo over Euro, US systems in $2B rocket artillery deal
This marks a notable shift in Nordic defense acquisitions, which have traditionally relied heavily on European and American defense firms.
Sweden weighs Franco-British nuclear weapons cooperation
"I say that when we joined NATO, we are fully involved in all discussions, including those in Europe revolving around nuclear weapons," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said.
Sweden allocates $1.6B to build territorial air defense capability, $140M for space
The decision reflects a shift in how Sweden’s military looks at air defense.
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Streamcaster Nexus: Empowering the connected soldier at the tactical edge
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Norway to buy two more subs, Denmark buys new surveillance ship in Nordic maritime push
Oslo and Copenhagen have separately, and on the same day, confirmed significant additions to their naval forces, both aimed at strengthening surveillance and protection of undersea infrastructure and strategic maritime areas in the North European waters.
Poland selects Sweden’s Saab A26 as future submarine
The deal for three submarines is expected to be a 10 billion Polish zloty ($2.52 billion) investment.
Sweden to pick next frigate design by ‘early 2026,’ working on GlobalEye sale to France
France's defense minister was in Stockholm today pitching Naval Group's offering.
With royal push, Sweden pitches Canada on economic benefits of buying Gripen
Sweden's king and queen joined the country's defense minister in visiting Canada this week as part of a broad push that included support of defense sales.
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Undersea superiority: ASELSAN’s integrated approach to naval defense
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With Sweden, Baltic Sea now a ‘lake full of NATO submarines’
Sweden’s entry into NATO has dramatically shifted the formerly non-military aligned nation’s naval doctrine: no longer just defending its own shores, the Swedish navy now guards the alliance’s eastern flank.
Ukraine moves to buy scores of Saab Gripen fighters from Sweden
"This is the beginning of a long journey, but it takes us one step closer to a major export deal for Saab and Sweden and Ukraine," the Swedish prime minister said.
Sweden sending Gripens to NATO’s Steadfast Noon nuclear drill, in historic first
“In an increasingly uncertain world, NATO needs a credible nuclear capability to prevent attacks against the Alliance. Steadfast Noon contributes to ensuring this,” Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a written statement Friday.
Germany and Sweden not discussing FCAS partnership, say defense ministers
"A decision must and will be made regarding whether and how FCAS will continue” said German defense minister Boris Pistorius.