Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway have entered into a strategic partnership agreement (SPA) with Norwegian defence company Nammo, to strengthen ammunition supply and defence readiness.
The move is a response to the changing security landscape within Europe, and emphasises the importance of secure ammunition supply chains.
The SPA covers the provision, manufacture, and maintenance of ammunition.
The initial phase of the partnership will concentrate on the production of 155mm artillery rounds and various small arms ammunition calibres.
Through this SPA, the Nordic nations aim to establish critical ammunition reserves for their military forces, guaranteeing supply security during volatile periods and promote the growth of the defence industry within each nation involved.
In addition, the collaboration will strengthen existing ties under the Nordic Defence Cooperation (NORDEFCO) framework.
The NORDEFCO, comprising Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, aims to bolster the defence capabilities of its member nations. It seeks to identify and leverage synergies among the participants and to enable effective joint solutions.
The Norwegian Ministry of Defence said the accord paves the way for collaborative advancements in several key areas. These include the collective acquisition of ammunition, a potential tripling of production capacity during peacetime, the establishment of cross-border shared stockpiles, and streamlined coordination for ongoing assistance to Ukraine.
The signing parties said: “We are very pleased that this agreement establishes a framework with Nammo as a strong and committed partner in ammunition production. Nammo’s extensive experience and expertise will ensure the delivery of quality products to our forces.”
The partnership is also expected to bolster Nordic defence cooperation in various areas such as research and development, launching new product lines, and shared use of ammunition resources.
Norway Defence Minister Tore Sandvik said: “Security in Norway and the Nordic region are closely connected. The Nordics are now taking more responsibility for our own security through large-scale strengthening of our defences. At the same time, we must become more efficient through deeper integration of forces and materiel. I’m pleased to see that we are making progress every day.”
In May 2025, the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) granted a contract valued at approximately $185.8m to Nammo for the provision of small-calibre ammunition.
