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Nordic defence industry associations strengthen ties - launch new framework for cooperation
Strengthened Nordic Defence cooperation is an opportunity for the Nordic defence industry. The ambitions to develop combined operational military capabilities require more commonality and interoperability. This cannot be achieved without industry playing a role. The Nordic defence industry intends to take an active role in supporting the Nordic armed forces in developing and sustaining such capabilities in those areas where the Nordic defence industry has state-of-the-art technology and competence.
Photo: Soeren Schnoor
In presence of the defence ministers of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, the four nations' defence industry associations today, in Skagen, Denmark, signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining an enhanced framework for cooperation.
The defence industry associations of Denmark (FAD), Finland (AFDA), Norway (FSi) and Sweden (SOFF) have agreed to strengthen ties and increase cooperation. The objective of the reinforced efforts by the four associations is to strengthen the competitiveness of the Nordic defence industry in the Nordic home market and globally.
It has been agreed to establish a Joint Nordic Defence Industry Cooperation Group (JNDICG). The group will facilitate coordination and information exchange in matters of mutual interest and is intended to be a common Nordic industry interface towards the relevant Nordic government bodies responsible for planning and execution of Nordic defence cooperation.
"Until now Nordic defence cooperation, NORDEFCO, has been the only such multilateral arrangement in Europe that has not recognized the industrial dimension. By entering into this collaborative framework, The Nordic defence industry associations extend an invitation to the Nordic Ministries of Defense and the NORDEFCO organization to engage in a structured dialogue with the Nordic defence industry to exploit how the industry can contribute to the development of cost effective Nordic military capabilities in the future", says Frank Bill, CEO of FAD in Denmark and Chairman of the Joint Nordic Defence Industry Cooperation Group.
“I think it is positive that the four organizations representing Nordic defense industry will be signing a partnership agreement today. It’s a step which will facilitate strengthened mutual cooperation among the Nordic industries– and hopefully enhance the competitive potentials regionally as well as globally”, says Nick Hækkerup, Minister of Defence in Denmark.
For further information, please contact:
Finland:
Ms. Tuija Karanko, Secretary General
Association of Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries (AFDA)
Mobile: +358 40 559 8986
tuija.karanko(at)techind.fi
The Association of Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries (AFDA)
The Association of Finnish Defence and Aerospace Industries (AFDA)
represents and acts on behalf of Finnish defence, aerospace and security industries.
AFDA is a non-profit association with the aim to promote the Finnish defence, aerospace and security industries and is a Branch Association of The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries and thus works in close cooperation with the Confederation of Finnish Industries EK.
AFDA is the premier defence industry association in Finland, with approximately 100 member companies. AFDA offers wide expertise on Finnish defence, aerospace and security business and Finland’s defence solutions. AFDA is the key point of contact for customers and other relevant parties who seek advice and information on the Finnish defence, aerospace and security industry.
AFDA Represents Finnish defence, aerospace and security industries in ASD, the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe, in the European Defence Agency and in NIAG, NATO Industrial Advisory Group.
Secretary General:
Ms Tuija Karanko
The Federation of Finnish Technology Industries
Phone +358 9 1923 399
E-mail: firstname.lastname(at)techind.fi
AFDA Facts & Figures 2012 (pdf) including links to web-sites of member companies
