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SME-D welcomes the ambition to strengthen Sweden's defense capabilities, but emphasizes in its response to the consultation on SOU 2025:86 “Ready!” that the investments must be made in balance with the conditions of small and medium-sized enterprises. In the response, we propose several support measures to avoid disproportionate consequences for the business community. We support the ambition to strengthen the Armed Forces' personnel supply, but emphasize that the proposed changes can […]

It is with great sadness that we share that our valued member Magnus Söderström has passed away, at only 52 years old. Magnus was chairman of SME-D during 2020–2022 and has meant an enormous amount to both our association and the industry over the years – with his warmth, his expertise and his tireless commitment. Our warmest thoughts go out to Magnus’ family, […]

Strong participation as SME companies gathered for spring meeting in Stockholm SME-D's spring meeting on May 21, 2025 brought together Swedish SME companies in defense and security for a full day filled with business, analysis and networking. Law and business with FMV - concrete advice for defense sector suppliers The day began with a case study on LUFS and LSS Mark by lawyers from Uppkraft, followed […]

SME-D is one of the partners of ”Delivery and Total Defense”. The conference is a meeting place and knowledge platform that aims to create collaboration between suppliers, manufacturers and buyers within total defense and to strengthen regional and cross-border collaborations between actors in Jämtland Härjedalen, Västernorrland and Trøndelag linked to the global situation. The conference will take place in Storlien on April 9–10, 2025 (lunch to […]

It is time to register for this year's in-depth seminars arranged by FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, SME-D and SOFF. We will hold these days as physical events without the possibility of participating digitally. The venue is spacious, but as with other events, we still apply a "first come, first served" policy. Cancellations can be made until March 24th free of charge. It is possible […]

The EDF 25 Work Programme has now been released. We have also received invitations to this year's national EDF Information Day and the European EDF Days. Read more below and apply! EDF 25 Work Programme • EDF Work Programme 2025• EDF 2025 Call Topic Descriptions• EDF Indicative Multiannual Perspective 2025-2027• Factsheet EDF Work Programme 2025 Read more about the publication […]

SME-D recently participated in the National Conference of the Swedish Defence and People in Sälen, where over 400 participants gathered to discuss Sweden’s defence and security in an uncertain world. With this year’s theme, ”Leadership and governance for resilience,” we particularly highlighted the crucial role of small and medium-sized enterprises in strengthening the country’s defence capability and resilience. During the conference, […]

In this series we introduce our new members, where they tell us about their activities and why they are members of SME-D. Now it's Rybro International's turn. Rybro International manufactures and sells the Mine-Guzzler mine clearance machine, which is developed and tested by Bofors Defence. Who do you work with/deliver to? We work through FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces and […]

After 1.5 years on the board, Andreas Nilsson, Business Development Manager at Knowit Defence Technology AB, is now taking over the role of Vice Chairman of SME-D. He succeeds Anette Östelius who will now focus on other tasks on the board of SME-D. Andreas has previously been responsible for collaboration with the Swedish National Defence University, the Swedish Defence Forces and the Swedish Armed Forces within the board work. With his experience, he looks forward […]

On October 15th it was time for the autumn meeting and networking event with SME-D at Teknikföretagen in Stockholm. As usual, formalities such as the budget and business plan for the coming business year were discussed, and participants also got to take part in interesting lectures and network and meet industry colleagues. The day ended with mingling, dinner, and an open conversation with our secret dinner guest: […]

Stefan Jakab will be the new Secretary General of SME-D. Stefan, who has already taken up his role, has extensive experience from both the business and defense industries. ”We are very pleased to welcome Stefan Jakab as Secretary General. With a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from KTH in Mechanical Engineering and Indek, and with previous assignments at, among others, Business Sweden and Telia, he has […]

In this series we present our members, where they tell us about their activities and why they are members of SME-D. Now it is the turn of Blågrön Totalförsvarskonsult. Blågrön totalförsvarskonsult AB is a consulting company in the total defense area that creates and delivers knowledge in technology and management with a focus on management systems. We also conduct training in the […]