Gerard O'Dwyer

Scandinavia Correspondent

Gerard O'Dwyer reported on Scandinavian affairs for Defense News.

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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.

7 weeks ago

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.

2 months ago

Norway sets timeline to deploy sub-hunting aircraft in the Arctic

The move marks significant progress in the country’s long-term effort to bolster defense capabilities and readiness in the region.

Norway and Russia sharpen transparency pact on warship, aircraft moves

The updated agreement includes new enhancements to the existing Incidents at Sea Agreement (INCSEA) between the two nations.

Finland’s $12 billion fighter plan dodges the post-pandemic budget ax

The economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, which has forced the government to significantly increase international borrowings and further load national debt, was feared to have a negative bearing of the military's HX project.

Nordic militaries rekindle old alliances, as Russia warms to the region

Leaders look to the United States and Europe in an effort to bolster NATO's northern flank.

Finland to bolster Navy’s surface fleet with new ships, more missiles

The Finnish Navy’s $1.5 billion Squadron 2020 Program is taking shape against the backdrop of a Baltic Sea that could one day host a military conflict between Russia and NATO.

Finland warns fighter contenders to keep their budget-busting offers real

Defense officials have conceded that all five bidders have struggled with the project’s rigid budgetary ceiling of $11.1 billion.

Saab CEO to step down after designing blueprint for company growth

Buskhe was hired in 2010 as a reforming CEO, tasked with tackling Saab’s somewhat bloated operating cost base while re-focusing the group’s R&D and production activities on a narrower range of front-line products.

Nordic countries see Russia flex its missile muscles

Russian ships have started testing missile launches while docked in port on the Kola Peninsula, which borders Norway and Finland.

Norway accuses Russia of jamming its military systems

The Norwegian government has decried what it calls continued “electronic harassment” of critical communications systems and networks by the Russian government.

Industry bids are in for Finland’s $13 billion fighter race

The usual suspects of the West's military aircraft world -- the Super Hornet, the F-35, the Rafale, the Eurofighter and the Gripen -- are in the running to replace the country's ageing F-18s.

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