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The industry and employer organization TechSverige is today launching, together with SME-D, the industry organization for small and medium-sized companies in the Swedish defense sector, the new Security Award of the Year. The award will recognize actors who, through technology, collaboration and responsibility, contribute to strengthening Sweden's security - digitally, civilly and militarily. At the same time, the jury that will select this year's finalists and winners is being presented. In a time […]

SME-D, the trade association for small and medium-sized companies in the Swedish defense sector, is shifting its focus to innovation and delivery capability for Sweden’s total defense. Jonas Sandwall is now taking up the role of new Secretary General for the organization. With a background in technology-driven development, deeptech and strategic cooperation between business and research, Jonas Sandwall takes on the role of Secretary General. The goal is clear: to create structures that give small and medium-sized companies a natural path into […]

SME-D, the trade association for small and medium-sized companies in the Swedish defense sector, is now establishing its secretariat function within the industry and employer organization TechSverige. The collaboration strengthens the tech industry’s overall contribution to Sweden’s total defense – through increased collaboration, faster technology development and better conditions for innovation and delivery capability within defense tech and security tech. In today’s security situation, it is crucial to be able to quickly go from idea to working solutions. Technology development […]

In this series we introduce our new members, where they tell us about their business and why they are members of SME-D. Now it's Tykoflex's turn. That's why we had a chat with CEO Richard Petterson Wigh. Tykoflex is a key player in secure critical communication infrastructure. We develop and manufacture fiber enclosures and submarine cable joints in high-quality stainless steel […]

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 Xolaris' turn. That's why we had a chat with CEO Mohsen Tavakol. Xolaris develops software solutions for civilian and military intelligence services, law enforcement agencies and civil defense organizations. The products and platforms – […]

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, […]