Gerard O'Dwyer
Gerard O'Dwyer is the Scandinavian affairs correspondent for Defense News.
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Sweden, Finland eye quantum tech leap amid call for official strategy
Nordic defense companies could have a greater share of the world’s quantum computing pie, as Sweden and Finland each aim to advance their capabilities.
Nordic firms ride wave of cyber M&A activity
The mergers and acquisitions are taking place as Sweden seeks NATO membership, and neighboring Finland this year joined the alliance.
Nordic nations move to link air forces into 250-strong aircraft fleet
With Sweden and Finland poised to join NATO, plans for a combined air force capability to defend the region's skies are picking up steam.
Nordic Council seeks deeper regional cybersecurity cooperation
The group has emerged as a driving force to deepen cross-border cyber security collaboration between member states.
Sweden vows to push defense collaboration, cyber defense at EU helm
Stockholm has set out to move the needle on joint procurement arrangements for military equipment within the European Union.
Sweden boosts cyber, defense spending with NATO in mind
Stockholm's plans also include a new ministry and additional spending on cyber defense to better address hybrid threats.
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.
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.
