Gerard O'Dwyer
Gerard O'Dwyer is the Scandinavian affairs correspondent for Defense News.
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Finnish startups are thriving in the wake of NATO expansion
Helsinki's accession to the defense alliance has bolstered growth among startups, namely those with civilian and defense portfolios.
Finland refutes nuclear weapons ‘siting’ and reinforces border
Finnish leaders walk a fine line between deterring Russia and co-existing as neighbors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
