Six Nordic defence and technology companies have proposed four initiatives to strengthen regional security and invited the governments of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden to develop them together.
The proposals cover joint space-based defence capabilities, protection of critical maritime infrastructure, a borderless digital network and closer coordination of defence procurement and production. The companies plan to pursue the work through the Nordic Compass Defence Track.
For space, they propose linking national satellite capabilities for Arctic intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and developing a joint Nordic missile-warning system. The initiative would also include secure communications.
To protect cables, pipelines, ports and offshore assets, the companies propose building a shared maritime picture above and below the surface. Their connectivity proposal envisages a secure digital backbone linking civilian infrastructure and military installations to tactical forces.
Proposals for the defence industry include a joint acquisition chain, mutual recognition of certification, a Nordic capability roadmap and a pilot framework contract to fund production capacity. The companies want testing and certification in one participating country to be valid across the others.
The statement was signed by Ericsson, Kongsberg, Nokia, Patria, Saab and Terma. The companies said they are ready to pursue the initiatives in compliance with competition rules and in a way that complements NATO and EU security efforts.
