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The application for EDIDP 2020 is now open!
For EDIDP project proposals where the EU requires, for example, declarations of intent, guarantees or other verifications from the Swedish side, Swedish project participants need to submit supporting documents (download the template here) regarding project applications to FMV by September 1st. Swedish potential project participants are encouraged to indicate interest to FMV regarding participation in EDIDP 2020 by June 1st, among other things to […]
Gustaf Fahl visited SME-D's VU meeting
Gustaf Fahl, Technical Director / Head of System Management Department, FMV – Defence Materiel Administration came to SME-D's VU meeting on 28 November and spoke about "Business support for total defence". After the presentation, there were good discussions on the subject between members of SME-D and Gustaf Fahl. Image: Eliza Öberg, Expisoft AB and Gustaf Fahl, FMV.
Infralog and Partners AB new member!
SME-D has gained another new member in the association. We welcome Infralog and Partners AB! Read more about the new member company at infralog.se
Well-attended VU meeting!
The members raised the problem of long waiting times for security clearance of consultants and Lars Puss acted immediately by asking a question to the Minister of Defense, read more here. The meeting was appreciated and more interesting discussions were raised. Everyone agreed that networking and meeting others in the industry is good. Hearing how other companies have solved problems […]
Good engagement at the VU meeting
It was a well-attended meeting where many of SME-D's members came and networked. Commander-in-Chief, Micael Bydén, gave a presentation on the future of the Swedish Armed Forces and the role of companies. The members had time to discuss and ask questions at the end of the presentation. The evening ended with mingling and networking.
Seminar on Nordic defense cooperation
Nordefco was founded in 2009 with the aim of improving the countries' defense capabilities and promoting a more efficient use of resources. The background to the increasing Nordic cooperation in Nordefco is the changing security situation. Peter Hultqvist spoke about today's cooperation and the plans to further strengthen the ability to act together. The Minister of Defense emphasized the importance of the Swedish side […]
Brexit preparation checklist
Take a look at the Brexit checklist that Teknikföretagen has compiled.
New master's program on defense systems
Read more about the subject of defense systems here. Read more about the Master's Program in Development of Systems for Defense and Security here.
SME-D is in place in Sälen!
ÖB says that we are strong and well equipped. A new training course for 30 cyber soldiers will be started. The defense ministers of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark agree that we should cooperate more!
Visit from MSB
Henrik Moberg from MSB visited us at SME-D and talked about MSB's future role and challenges. Read more here about MSB's future role and challenges.
SME-D welcomes Versasec AB as a new member
Read more about the company on the website www.versasec.com
Thomas Engevall, FMV meets SME-D members August 22, 2018
In connection with the SME-D Executive Committee meeting on August 22, members will have the opportunity to meet Thomas Engevall, Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV). Thomas will then provide information about FMV's new organization and talk about XL – External deliveries. More information about the location and time as well as a registration link to the meeting – can be found in the SME-D calendar here.