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SME-D would like to extend a warm thank you to 🇸🇪 Swedish Air Force – Flygvapnet 🇸🇪 for the opportunity to participate and contribute during the celebration of the Swedish Air Force's 100th anniversary. It has been a fantastic event characterized by professionalism, pride and faith in the future. We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who made these days possible. We especially take with us […]

The Swedish Air Force is celebrating 100 years. It is big and transformative. To have the privilege of participating in this event as a representative of SME–D is a favor. Jonas Wikman, Chief of the Swedish Air Force, opened with a speech about the history of the Air Force, where we stand today and what the future will require. Three things to take with us from day one: ⭐️ Speed […]

We have now submitted our response to the consultation on the Defence Export Initiative (SOU 2026:16), together with TechSverige. It is fundamentally an important and welcome initiative. The ambition to create a more comprehensive, strategic and effective Swedish defence export promotion is absolutely timely – not least in a security policy situation where the need for faster deliveries, a strengthened industrial base and international […]

TechSverige and SME-D today present the finalists for the Security Award of the Year 2026 – an award that recognizes actors who, through technology, collaboration and responsibility, strengthen Sweden's security, resilience and trust in society. The award highlights efforts that contribute to a stronger digital ecosystem and total defense, from cybersecurity and crisis preparedness to innovative solutions in defense tech and critical infrastructure. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]