Joint Statement by the Nordic Defence Industry Associations
The defence industry associations of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are committed to establishing a more integrated Nordic Defence market. Therefore, we welcome and strongly support the Nordic Compass Defence Statement and its ambition to strengthen Nordic defence capabilities through closer industrial cooperation.
The Nordic countries share a common security environment, closely integrated defence requirements and a highly capable and innovative defence industrial base. With all Nordic countries now members of NATO, there is an unprecedented opportunity to deepen cooperation and strengthen our collective contribution to European and Allied security.
The Nordic defence industrial base compromises approximately 1650 companies providing a wide range of military capabilities. What is common to these companies is that they are export-driven, invest heavily in RDI and utilize both dual-use and civilian technologies. It is important that Nordic cooperation builds on the capabilities of the entire Nordic defence industrial base. The active involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises, specialised technology providers and innovative companies across all r countries will be essential to fully realise the potential of Nordic cooperation.
Nordic industrial cooperation should also reinforce our participation in the wider European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB), complement existing EU defence industrial initiatives and contribute to NATO capability development.
We encourage Nordic governments to translate this industrial initiative into concrete policy measures that remove barriers to cross-border cooperation, facilitate enhanced defence industrial cooperation and provide the industry with measurable and reliable demand signals.
The Nordic defence industry associations will work with our companies and governments to deepen Nordic cooperation. We will continue to facilitate engagement across the broader industrial ecosystem and contribute to a constructive dialogue with governments, defence authorities and industry.
Together, we can strengthen Nordic defence capabilities, industrial resilience and security of supply – while making a greater contribution to European and Allied security.
Signatories
Joachim Finkielman
Danish Defence and Security Industries (DI FoS)
Tuija Karanko
Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries (PIA)
Torleiv Opland
Norwegian Defence and Security Industries Association (FSi)
Robert Limmergård
Swedish Security and Defence Industry Association (SOFF)
About the Joint Nordic Defence Industry Cooperation Group (JNDICG)
The four Nordic defence industry associations cooperate through the Joint Nordic Defence Industry Cooperation Group (JNDICG), established under a cooperation agreement signed in 2012. JNDICG provides a framework for coordination, information exchange and the development of common Nordic defence industry positions. It also serves as the recognised industry dialogue partner to Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO), facilitating structured engagement between industry and Nordic defence authorities.
The chrmanship rotates annually among the participating associations. Norway, represented by FSi, currently holds the chairmanship of JNDICG.
