Gerard O'Dwyer

Gerard O'Dwyer is the Scandinavian affairs correspondent for Defense News.

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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.

2 days ago

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.

2 weeks ago

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.

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