Gerard O'Dwyer

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

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Finland approves construction of Patria’s F-35 assembly facility

The project is linked to the $9.6 billion jet procurement contract reached between Finland and the American company Lockheed Martin in February 2022.

2 days ago

Finland’s 2024 defense budget targets arms restocking, border security

The expected budget increases Finland’s defense spending to 2.3% of its gross domestic product, lifting it above NATO’s 2% goal for member states.

5 months ago

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.

Sweden’s stalled NATO bid disrupts Nordic defense planning

A Nordic cluster within NATO remains the goal, but questions remain about the alignment to North America or Europe when it comes to the High North.

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.

Marin’s F-18 proposal fizzles, as a new Finnish NATO tack emerges

Turkey's stubborn membership conditions are showing signs of wearing down Finland's "jump together" philosophy with neighbor and co-applicant Sweden.

Turkey frustrates Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO bids

Ankara digs in after an ultra-right-wing politician burned a copy of the Quran in Stockholm.

Swedish defense industry bosses eye NATO business dividend

Unfettered cooperation with other alliance members could boost the country's industrial base – and revamp one long-standing, national ambition in process.

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.

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