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.
Finland and Sweden pursue unlinked NATO membership
Finland had indicated it would prefer a solution that would see the two Nordic unaligned states “jump together” into NATO.
Audit clears Finnish F-35 buy amid rising spending on pandemic, Ukraine
Doubts about the ability to work within the defense ministry's current spending plan were raised after the government decided to export defensive weapons and other military materials to Ukraine.
Finland and Sweden may take unhurried route to NATO membership
The option of joining the alliance is already included in Finland’s National Defense Strategy Plan, whereas Swedish has no such fast-track mechanism.
Nordic countries bundle up against NATO-Russia freeze
Governments are set to deepen cross-border defense collaboration against the backdrop of rising tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
Finland tweaks 2022 budget to accommodate HX fighter purchase
The Finnish government has approved an expansion to its defense procurement budget for 2022 that takes into account preliminary costs associated with the $12 billion HX Fighter Program and the acquisition of new multirole aircraft.
Sweden progresses with two complementary strategies to deter an invasion
A sharp increase in Sweden’s defense budget allocation will enable its military to move forward with implementing all core parts of the government’s “Total Defence 2021-2025″ plan.
Norway sets timeline to deploy sub-hunting aircraft in the Arctic
The move marks significant progress in the country’s long-term effort to bolster defense capabilities and readiness in the region.
Norway and Russia sharpen transparency pact on warship, aircraft moves
The updated agreement includes new enhancements to the existing Incidents at Sea Agreement (INCSEA) between the two nations.
Finland’s $12 billion fighter plan dodges the post-pandemic budget ax
The economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, which has forced the government to significantly increase international borrowings and further load national debt, was feared to have a negative bearing of the military's HX project.
