Defence companies in Sweden
Sweden raised its defence budget by 18 % for 2026, bringing military spending to 2.8 % of GDP and allocating SEK 175 billion for the year, with a target of 3.5 % by 2030. Saab, headquartered in Linköping, sits at the centre of this expansion, holding contracts for Gripen E production, ground-based air defence systems and future fighter studies worth several billion kronor. Stockholm and Gothenburg also host a growing cluster of defence tech startups building on Sweden's strong aerospace and electronics engineering base.
Sectors in Sweden
All Defence Companies in Sweden
Builds military training management software and organisational resilience platforms for NATO armed forces and critical infrastructure operators worldwide.
Örnsköldsvik-based network security pioneer that built one of the world's first firewalls in 1997. Today supplies next-generation firewall, VPN and zero-trust solutions to defence, government and telecom customers including the Swedish Armed Forces.
Linköping cybersecurity company building cross-domain communication, cryptography, and USB sanitisation products for Swedish defence forces and government agencies handling classified information. Founded 2006 by ex-IT-industry engineers.
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Builds a federated learning platform that trains AI models directly on drones, vehicles and distributed edge devices without raw data ever leaving the device.
Designs and manufactures customised cable assemblies, connectors and interconnection systems for Swedish defence and industrial customers across air, naval, land and space domains. SOFF member founded in 1977 with production sites in Vallentuna and Estonia.
Delivers high-throughput SATCOM-as-a-Service for government and defence forces on the move, built on the Ovzon 3 geostationary satellite with steerable spot beams and on-board processing.
Tactical carrying equipment, body armour and modular load-bearing systems for military and law enforcement. Key supplier to the Swedish Armed Forces for over 20 years, founded 1990 by a Swedish airborne ranger.
Geospatial software supplier building cartographic production and GEOINT platforms for defence and public safety. Partner of the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency since 2014, founded in Kristianstad in 1985.
Deep-tech startup developing chip-scale quantum sensors and diamond-based atomic clocks for resilient positioning, navigation and timing in GNSS-denied environments. Selected for NATO DIANA's 2026 cohort and backed by Industrifonden, Almi Invest and Navigare Ventures.
Patent-pending interceptor system for high-speed aerial threat neutralization. Costs 10x less than conventional solutions with software-first approach.
Stockholm-based electronic warfare and signals intelligence company developing wideband COMINT receivers including the HUGIN family and ODEN 3001 intelligent RF spectrum recorder for national defence and SIGINT agencies.
Satellite communications company developing lightweight, portable satellite terminals that provide high-speed broadband connectivity anywhere on the planet through High Throughput Satellites.
Builds some of the world's largest VTOL quadcopter UAVs with payload capacities from 150 kg to 1,100 kg. Signed a 2025 cooperation agreement with Finland's Patria to militarise the Thunder Wasp GT for NATO customers.
Builds hardware data diodes, encryption systems and network security appliances for defence and critical infrastructure organisations requiring the highest EU and national security certifications.
Acoustic scoring system manufacturer for live-fire air-to-air, ground-to-air and air-to-ground training. Miss Distance Indicator and LOMAH products sold to military customers in more than 30 countries since 1956.
Swedish manufacturer of secure industrial UAVs for defence, ISR and search-and-rescue missions in Nordic conditions. Its Explorian XLT, S1 and CX10 drones are integrated with the CV90 infantry fighting vehicle for the Swedish Armed Forces.
Advanced propulsion and rocket technology for defence and space applications. NATO DIANA 2025 cohort member.
Nordic defence and law-enforcement systems supplier founded in 1996, now part of the Defensor Group. Operates its own ATX Training facility in Kungsbacka and builds and integrates C-UAS and tactical equipment for Nordic military and police customers.
Uppsala-based defence systems integrator building turnkey expeditionary equipment and services, focused on edge computing and power supply for military camps. Holds a Memorandum of Understanding with Thales and Clavister to deliver platform cybersecurity to Swedish customers.
Ultra-fast solid-state power switching technology for defence energy management and grid resilience. NATO DIANA 2025 cohort.
Develops geospatial SDKs and software platforms used in battlefield visualisation, drone mission planning and maritime situational awareness across defence and security applications.
Develops TEMPEST and RÖS-protected IT equipment, secure field computers and GPS position scrambling systems for the Swedish Armed Forces and government agencies. Founded 1988 in Täby, with an in-house signal-emanation laboratory and security-approved production.
Marine electric propulsion technology for naval and defence vessels, improving stealth and efficiency. NATO DIANA 2025 cohort.
Develops and manufactures gyro-stabilised EO/IR gimbal camera systems for unmanned and manned aircraft. Supplier to the majority of Swedish UAV programs over the past 20 years, with international defence customers via resellers.
TEMPEST-certified workstations, laptops, thin clients and peripherals compliant with NATO SDIP-27 and EU IASG 7-03 standards. Operates a dual-chamber TEMPEST laboratory in Linköping and supplies over 30 EU and NATO countries.
Skövde satellite communications company developing hybrid multi-network gateways that combine multi-orbit satellite with 5G and other land-based networks for defence, critical infrastructure, and government users. Secured 2.3M euro ESA funding for the Xtend 5G system.
Swedish builder of sovereign unmanned aerial and surface vehicles for NATO-aligned defence customers, including the Arrow-600 UAV and Tracer-160 USV. Designs and manufactures its own composite airframes from Stora Höga on the Swedish west coast.
USB sanitisation terminals that bridge air-gapped classified networks, combining antivirus, content disarm and reconstruction, BadUSB protection and cryptographic signing. Developed and produced in Sweden for government and defence customers.
XR specialist building VR and MR training simulations for the defence sector, including certified virtual reality helicopter pilot training. Counts BAE Systems Hägglunds among its clients, based in central Stockholm.
Kista-based infrared detector manufacturer and Europe's sole producer of T2SL and small-pitch QWIP cooled detectors, with resolutions up to 1280x1024 used in defence, space, and gas detection systems. Spun out of a Swedish government research institute in 2007.
Manufactures precision carbon fibre components for military aircraft, helicopters, motorsport and industrial systems from a facility in Avesta. Founded in 2000 and now part of Scandinavian Astor Group.
Naval launch and recovery systems for variable depth sonars, towed array sonars, AUVs and mission modules. Supplies handling equipment for anti-submarine warfare and mine countermeasures on the Visby-class corvette and other naval platforms.
Manufactures carbon composite parts for aerospace, defence and naval customers, including camera housings on 350+ defence drones and structural parts on 10 coastguard corvette boats. Founded 1983, acquired by Scandinavian Astor Group in 2023.
Develops controllable multispectral camouflage, signature-management and decoy systems for armoured vehicles and ground forces. Selected by the European Defence Fund to develop adaptive multispectral camouflage as part of a European tank programme spanning 19 countries.
Develops maritime drone platforms and autonomous systems for naval and commercial marine applications. Specializes in unmanned maritime vehicles for surveillance.
Designs and builds high-security protective shelters, EMP-shielded containers and secure data centres, including the SSK 35A modular shelter rated against 155mm artillery fragmentation and NBC threats. Astor Group associated company headquartered in Linköping.
Manufacturer of six-degrees-of-freedom inspection-class ROVs built in Sweden. The V8 M500 platform is integrated into a UXO disposal system in service with the UK Royal Navy for mine investigation and neutralisation, and also supplies the Finnish and Korean navies.
Designs and builds turnkey shooting ranges and modular target systems for the Swedish Armed Forces, Swedish Police and special units, with patented Svalin environmentally friendly bullet traps. Operations began in 1917 and the company has been independent since 2005, headquartered in Strängnäs.
Electromagnetic warfare specialist developing the Astor IV airborne radar jammer and Eclipse counter-UAS systems for Swedish and allied forces. Subsidiary of Scandinavian Astor Group, based in Kista.
Bålsta-based manufacturer designing and producing ballistic body armour and protective helmets for police, military and special forces, with over 15 years of experience and exclusively European raw materials. Sole Swedish supplier of qualified body armour, recently delivered Body Armour 24 to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Develops flash X-ray imaging systems with exposure times down to 20 nanoseconds, used worldwide for ballistic testing, armour validation and detonation research. Founded in 1983, joined Scandinavian Astor Group in 2024.
Stockholm counter-drone company delivering detection, identification, tracking and response against unauthorised drones through a Counter-Drone Capability As a Service subscription. Operates a demonstration and training centre at Norrköping Airport.
Swedish software company whose Keystone image management system processes satellite and airborne imagery for defence and civilian users. Supplies the Swedish Armed Forces UAV 03 intelligence cell and has maintenance contracts with SwAF TUAV 03.
Sweden's first indigenous assault rifle manufacturer, building the SD1-MCR 5.56×45mm NATO combat rifle from a precision-engineering facility in Eskilstuna. Founded in 2022 and selling exclusively to government, military and security customers.
Sweden Ballistics AB is building Europe's first new TNT production facility since the 1990s in Nora, targeting 4,500 tonnes annual output by 2028 to supply NATO-standard explosives for European ammunition and drone warheads. Backed by EQT co-founder Thomas von Koch and ex-Chief of Army Karl Engelbrektson.
Tactical drone startup founded in 2025 by officers from elite ranger units in the Swedish Armed Forces. Builds a modular family of FPV, ISR and loitering drones including Rogue One, with production scaled via Swedish electronics manufacturer NOTE.
Manufacturer of linking and delinking systems, flash hiders, feed chutes and weapon-mount upgrades for M2 .50 cal and NATO machine guns. Over 30 years of weapons development experience with exclusive focus on defence and law enforcement clients.
Linköping University spin-out producing custom GaN-on-SiC epitaxial wafers based on its proprietary QuanFINE buffer-free structure. Wafers power defence radars, satcom terminals and military RF amplifiers, with €12M Series A and a Saab/Ericsson/Chalmers 6G partnership.
Supplies rugged IT equipment, panel PCs, vehicle computers, tablets and laptops to Swedish military and security customers. Operates from a Stockholm-area facility with in-house development, integration and service.
Develops durable functional workwear for military, police, ambulance and search-and-rescue operations across temperatures from +15C to -50C. Founded over 40 years ago and dual-branded as Torraka in North America.
Linköping thermal imaging and infrared technology house spun out of FOI Sensor Division in 2007. Builds fixed and handheld thermal cameras, smart fire detection, and security and defence IR solutions, and trains operators at Linköping University's ITC programme.
Swedish cryptography company developing government-approved encryption products for IP networks, files, and mobile devices. Its Filkrypto/PGBI COMSEC product is listed in the NATO Information Assurance Product Catalogue up to NATO RESTRICTED.
Uppsala-based space edge-computing company supplying AI-enabled satellite computers to FMV for the Swedish-Danish Bifrost defence satellite project. Its SpaceCloud platform runs on-orbit ML workloads for ISR data processing in low-latency environments.
Nordic defence group with 176 employees supplying live-fire training, simulators, power supply, shelters and systems integration to FMV, the Swedish Armed Forces, KNDS, Lockheed Martin, L3Harris and NATO allies. Delivered CV90 simulators under a 126 MSEK KNDS contract in 2026.
