Gerard O'Dwyer
Gerard O'Dwyer is the Scandinavian affairs correspondent for Defense News.
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Finnish leaders lay the groundwork for hosting NATO forces
Officials in Helsinki aim to have a list of proposed measures in hand later this year for filling the country's NATO membership with life.
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.
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, Finland try ‘future ally’ path with Turkey in bid to join NATO
Nordic officials find themselves at the receiving end of Turkish grievances, as Ankara's approval is needed for the NATO membership of Sweden and Finland.
Nordic nations may pool their growing military support to Ukraine
Countries are exploring closer coordination on weapons buys and transportation channels to the war-torn country.
Sweden boosts defense spending, NATO goal in mind
Stockholm's plans also include a new ministry and additional spending on cyber defense to better address hybrid threats.
Finland refutes nuclear weapons ‘siting’ and reinforces border
Finnish leaders walk a fine line between deterring Russia and co-existing as neighbors.
Finland’s top leaders press for rapid NATO membership
The push can be expected to have an influential impact on Sweden’s own decision-making process regarding NATO membership.
