Gerard O'Dwyer

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

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Finnish leaders lay the groundwork for hosting NATO forces

Officials in Helsinki aim to have a list of proposed measures in hand later this year for filling the country's NATO membership with life.

2 months ago

Nordic governments explore joint loans to fund defense buildup

The Nordic Investment Bank could extend its lending activities to the defense sector because "the world has changed," said the bank's chief executive.

2 months ago

New Swedish government advocates for greater defense spending

Defense will be very much on the minds of Sweden’s new government, against a backdrop of an unpredictable Russia and a domestic military that is unable to either fund major new procurement programs or work within the tight parameters of the current budgeting framework.

Patriot system gets caught up in Swedish politics

Opposition leaders have proposed an alternative solution that would see the Patriot missile program funded through a special allocation separate from the main defense budget.

Danske Bank investigation could uncover ties to North Korea and Iran

A major Danish bank is under investigation after charges of money laundering.

Finnish investigative office rules on Patria export license to UAE

Finland's justice chancellor notes "the export deal is not without controversy," but his office has made its decision.

Sweden’s largest military drone maker files for bankruptcy

CybAero has suffered a failed attempt to seal a deal with China for unmanned systems, as well as long-term funding problems.

New team seeks local firms for Finland’s fighter replacement contract

The government initiative aims to connect Finnish advanced technology companies to subcontracting and investment cooperation opportunities within the HX-FP contract framework.

Finland’s top national security risk? Cyber

Supo has ranked terrorism-linked cyber-threats as the primary risk to Finland’s national security and critical industrial infrastructure going forward.

Patria reorganizes sales division following consultant’s death in Uganda

A toxicology report shows the Finnish business consultant had cocaine dosed with pesticides and herbicides in his body at the time of death.

Special forces, allies to benefit from Denmark’s defense spending deal

The agreement advances Denmark’s goal to raise spending on its military to 2 percent of GDP ― a target set by NATO for its member states to hit by 2024.

Norway lawmakers warn of ‘slippage’ from NATO defense spending target

A fall in Norway's defense spending-to-GDP ratio is certain to unnerve NATO and the United States, a lawmaker and party leader says.

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