Ericsson, Kongsberg, Nokia, Patria and Saab launch Nordic Compass defense track
Five Nordic defense and technology firms—Ericsson, Kongsberg, Nokia, Patria and Saab—have established a new Defence Track under the Nordic Compass industry alliance. The consortium will present its first joint project proposals in November 2026, pooling capabilities across communications, systems integration and platforms.
Why it matters: Nordic industrial consolidation is starting to look serious; if this group can move from white papers to shared programs faster than Europe's usual pace, it could set a new benchmark for cross-border defense cooperation.