Defence technology startup Nordic Air Defence (NAD) has appointed former Swedish foreign minister Tobias Billström as director of strategy and government affairs.
This marks Billström’s first full-time position since departing from frontline politics in 2024.
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Billström’s political career spans nearly three decades, during which he served in several ministerial roles, including Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Migration.
He also served as Parliamentary Group Leader of the Moderate Party and as First Deputy Speaker from 2014 to 2017.
In his new role at Nordic Air Defence, Billström will lead the company’s engagement with governments, defence departments, and security organisations.
Furthermore, he will be involved in operations throughout the company and participate in Nordic Air Defence’s broader activities.
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By GlobalDataNordic Air Defence CEO Karl Rosander said: “We are delighted to welcome Tobias to Nordic Air Defence. His knowledge and appreciation of the global political and defence landscapes will complement our mission to contribute to a safer and more stable world. His experience is unrivalled and we share a great sense of purpose and public service. Tobias will enable NAD to cut through the noise and deliver our life-saving technology to our allies.”
Headquartered in Stockholm, Nordic Air Defence develops high tech defensive solutions for both civilian and military applications.
The company’s main product is the Kreuger 100XR, a high-speed kinetic interceptor designed to address drone threats.
Billström will join Nordic Air Defence’s team, which includes professionals with backgrounds from firms such as Anduril, Palantir, Teledyne FLIR, Kratos, FOI (the Swedish Defence Research Agency) and Saab, among others.
“I am energised to start at Nordic Air Defence. We must urgently get the best technology to market in order to deliver a safer Europe. In a world of bad actors, we must ensure our allies have the best defensive technology to protect lives and safeguard critical infrastructure,” Billström said.
