Danish Defence Delegation to Sweden

The Swedish defence market is experiencing strong growth, driven by geopolitical developments, an evolving security landscape in Eastern Europe, and Sweden’s accession to NATO.

Sweden has already exceeded NATO’s previous 2% spending target. Defence expenditure is expected to reach approximately 2.8% of GDP in 2026, with a political ambition to increase this further to above 3% by 2028 and, in the longer term, towards 3.5%. The Swedish government has described the current situation as the most serious security environment in decades, and significant investments are being made to strengthen national defence capabilities. The 2026 budget alone includes an increase of SEK 26.6 billion in defence spending.

As the largest defence market in the Nordics, Sweden is investing heavily in areas such as air defence, weapons systems, maritime equipment, land-based systems, cyber capabilities, and advanced sensor technologies. The build-up encompasses both procurement of military equipment and the strengthening of total defence, including civil preparedness and critical infrastructure.

Key stakeholders include FMV (procurement authority), the Swedish Armed Forces (end user), FOI (research institute), and major industry players such as Saab, BAE Systems Hägglunds, and Nammo. The market is characterised by close collaboration between government and industry, where access is often facilitated through partnerships with established Swedish companies.

In light of this increased activity in the Swedish defence sector—and following a highly successful delegation visit to Sweden in April—Danish Export Association, in collaboration with CenSec, is planning a second delegation trip to Stockholm. This visit will provide Danish companies with a unique opportunity to gain market insights, establish valuable connections, and explore concrete business opportunities.

Price
Price incl. co-funding from the Trade Council: 18.850 DKK*

* All prices are ex VAT, insurance, transport to Stockholm and accomodation. The price includes up to two represemtatives from each company. The price is subject to you company being eligible to receive subsidies based on the de-minimis-rules

Participation Group

There is a max. limit of 15 companies taking part in the delegation.

Participation is subject to available space which will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. However, to ensure a well-balanced group of participants offering diverse services that fit the hosts’ needs, we reserve the right to select participants.

Why join the market visit?
Experience shows that joint market visits create access and dialogue that can be difficult to achieve otherwise - especially in a regulated and relationship-driven industry like defence.

You will gain:

• Direct access to key stakeholders in Sweden's defence and security sector
• Opportunities to present your solutions to industry decision-makers
• Insights into the market, and access to collaboration opportunities
• Enhanced visibility and networking within the Nordic Defence ecosystem

Who should participate?

The delegation is relevant for Danish companies working within or supplying to the defence, security, and advanced technology sectors - including manufacturers, technology providers, system integrators, and service companies.

Program

The program is curently under development.

We expect to be able to meet with comanies like Saab, BAE Systems, MilDef and more. The delegation visit will also include a reception at the Danish Embassy, with invited stakeholders from the swedish defence industry.