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, Norway press Russia on suspected GPS jamming during NATO drill
Norway and Finland claim that Moscow is to blame for signal outages during the alliance's large-scale Trident Juncture exercise.
Finland moves to boost its naval power in the Baltic Sea hotspot
The government has invited bids for new multirole corvettes, as regional players hone their strategies for a key region in the tensions between NATO and Russia.
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.
