{"id":47,"user_id":1,"title":"Major Defence Industry Day 2026 highlighted comprehensive security, industry and end-user co- development, and European responsibility.","slug":"major-defence-industry-day-2026-highlighted-comprehensive-security-industry-and-end-user-co-development-and-european-responsibility","excerpt":"Major Defence Industry Day 2026 brought together representatives from the\ndefence sector, public authorities, industry and the wider business community\nto discuss how Finland and Europe can strengthen security in an increasingly\ncomplex global environment.","content":"<div style=\"max-width:500px; width:100%; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;\">\n <video\n style=\"display:block; width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;\"\n controls\n muted\n playsinline\n preload=\"metadata\"\n >\n <source src=\"{{ 'news\/major-defence-industry-day-2026-highlighted-comprehensive-security-industry-and-end-user-co-development-and-european-responsibility\/carousel-2.mp4'|media }}\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n <\/video>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <div style=\"flex: 1 1 45%;\">\n\t\t<h4> Organised by the Finland Chamber of Commerce and ICC Finland, <strong>Major\nDefence Industry Day on 2 June 2026<\/strong> offered a timely overview of the key\nissues shaping security, security of supply and the defence industry at a time\nwhen the geopolitical environment is changing rapidly. The day\u2019s discussions\nhighlighted themes such as comprehensive security, the evolution of NATO\ncooperation, emerging threats, and the conditions needed to strengthen both\nEuropean and Finnish defence capabilities<\/h4>\n\t\t<h5> <strong>Modirum Platforms<\/strong> took part in the event as part of the broader discussion on\nhow technology, digital resilience and cross-sector collaboration can enhance\nsecurity in a changing world.<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n**Major Defence Industry Day 2026** brought together representatives from the defence sector, public authorities, industry and the wider business community to discuss how Finland and Europe can strengthen security in an increasingly complex global environment. A central message throughout the event was that the shift in the security landscape is both profound and long-term. Geopolitical tensions, the war in Ukraine, hybrid threats, cyber influence operations and risks targeting critical infrastructure together form a challenge that requires foresight, agility and broad-based cooperation.\n\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>A changing security landscape is challenging Europe<\/strong>\n <\/h3>\nSecurity can no longer be understood solely in terms of military threats. Increasingly, it is seen as a layered and difficult-to-predict whole. The geopolitical transition, intensifying great-power competition and growing instability in the international environment are having a direct impact on Finland as well. One of the key messages of the event was that security cannot\nbe built only in times of crisis; it must be strengthened proactively and over the long term.\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>Comprehensive security and security of supply are Finland\u2019s strengths<\/strong>\n <\/h3>\nOne of the strongest themes of the day was that in Finland, security is built as a broad societal whole from the outset. Finland\u2019s model of comprehensive security was presented as an exceptional strength, also in international terms. It is based on close cooperation between public authorities, businesses and other actors across society, underpinned by a high level of trust and shared responsibility. This collaborative approach is what makes Finland resilient \u2014 able to withstand disruptions, adapt to change and maintain functionality even under exceptional circumstances. \n<br><br>\nSecurity of supply also featured prominently in the discussions. For Finland, it is both a strategic strength and a critical area for continued development. Finland\u2019s geographic location, its reliance on maritime transport and the importance of the Baltic Sea as a logistical lifeline all underline how essential functioning transport routes, supply chains and industrial capacity are to\nnational security. Security of supply is not only about stockpiles or backup systems; it is about ensuring the continuity of society under all circumstances. The discussions also emphasised the importance of northern connections and the growing link between security of supply, industrial competitiveness, infrastructure and international partnerships.\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>New threats require a broader security mindset<\/strong>\n <\/h3>\n The event also underlined that today\u2019s threats are increasingly difficult to detect and often span multiple domains. Security is no longer limited to military defence alone; it also encompasses cyber security, disinformation, hybrid influence, technological dependencies and internal societal stability. Responding to these less visible threats calls for new ways of thinking, stronger anticipation and the ability to combine civilian and defence expertise. Finland\u2019s strengths were seen not only in its high level of preparedness, but also in the fact that companies understand their role as part of national security.\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>NATO membership strengthens Finland \u2014 but also brings responsibilities<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\nNATO\u2019s role was discussed as part of a broader shift in which Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security. Finland\u2019s NATO membership\nhas opened a new operating environment, but the event also made it clear that\nmembership does not reduce the importance of national defence capability \u2014\nquite the opposite. Finland is seen within the alliance as a provider of security,\nwith strengths including its own defence capability, operational reliability and\nhigh resilience. At the same time, the need to strengthen Europe\u2019s deterrence,\naccelerate decision-making and deepen cooperation among allies was strongly\nemphasised.\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>Growth in the defence industry requires investment and partnerships<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\nAnother key theme was the need to expand both the European and Finnish\ndefence industry. Strengthening security cannot happen without investment,\nbut the discussions highlighted that, beyond funding, what is needed above all\nis sustained demand, more streamlined regulation, faster procurement and\npermit processes, and stronger production and supply chains. The defence\nindustry was seen not only as essential to security, but also as a significant\ndriver of growth, exports and technological development \u2014 an area in which\nFinnish expertise has much to offer.\n<br><br>\nParticular emphasis was placed on the importance of bringing civilian\ntechnologies into defence use more quickly and of building more strategic\npartnerships across Europe. The event showed that Finnish expertise and\ntechnology have a strong role to play in shaping the security solutions of the\nfuture.\n<br><br>\nMajor Defence Industry Day 2026 demonstrated that Finland\u2019s strength is not\nbased solely on individual capabilities, but on a broader way of thinking about\nsecurity. Comprehensive security, security of supply, trust and cooperation\nform a model that is attracting international interest as well. At the same time,\nthe event made it clear that in a changing world, security is increasingly\nintertwined with the economy, technology, industry and the ability to act\ntogether \u2014 quickly, proactively and sustainably.","content_html":"<div style=\"max-width:500px; width:100%; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;\">\n <video style=\"display:block; width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;\" controls muted playsinline preload=\"metadata\">\n <source src=\"%7B%7B%20'news\/major-defence-industry-day-2026-highlighted-comprehensive-security-industry-and-end-user-co-development-and-european-responsibility\/carousel-2.mp4'%7Cmedia%20%7D%7D\" type=\"video\/mp4\">\n <\/source><\/video>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 45%;\">\n <h4> Organised by the Finland Chamber of Commerce and ICC Finland, <strong>Major\nDefence Industry Day on 2 June 2026<\/strong> offered a timely overview of the key\nissues shaping security, security of supply and the defence industry at a time\nwhen the geopolitical environment is changing rapidly. The day\u2019s discussions\nhighlighted themes such as comprehensive security, the evolution of NATO\ncooperation, emerging threats, and the conditions needed to strengthen both\nEuropean and Finnish defence capabilities<\/h4>\n <h5> <strong>Modirum Platforms<\/strong> took part in the event as part of the broader discussion on\nhow technology, digital resilience and cross-sector collaboration can enhance\nsecurity in a changing world.<\/h5>\n <\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Defence Industry Day 2026<\/strong> brought together representatives from the defence sector, public authorities, industry and the wider business community to discuss how Finland and Europe can strengthen security in an increasingly complex global environment. A central message throughout the event was that the shift in the security landscape is both profound and long-term. Geopolitical tensions, the war in Ukraine, hybrid threats, cyber influence operations and risks targeting critical infrastructure together form a challenge that requires foresight, agility and broad-based cooperation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>A changing security landscape is challenging Europe<\/strong>\n <\/h3>\n<p>Security can no longer be understood solely in terms of military threats. Increasingly, it is seen as a layered and difficult-to-predict whole. The geopolitical transition, intensifying great-power competition and growing instability in the international environment are having a direct impact on Finland as well. One of the key messages of the event was that security cannot\nbe built only in times of crisis; it must be strengthened proactively and over the long term.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>Comprehensive security and security of supply are Finland\u2019s strengths<\/strong>\n <\/h3>\n<p>One of the strongest themes of the day was that in Finland, security is built as a broad societal whole from the outset. Finland\u2019s model of comprehensive security was presented as an exceptional strength, also in international terms. It is based on close cooperation between public authorities, businesses and other actors across society, underpinned by a high level of trust and shared responsibility. This collaborative approach is what makes Finland resilient \u2014 able to withstand disruptions, adapt to change and maintain functionality even under exceptional circumstances. \n<br><br>\nSecurity of supply also featured prominently in the discussions. For Finland, it is both a strategic strength and a critical area for continued development. Finland\u2019s geographic location, its reliance on maritime transport and the importance of the Baltic Sea as a logistical lifeline all underline how essential functioning transport routes, supply chains and industrial capacity are to\nnational security. Security of supply is not only about stockpiles or backup systems; it is about ensuring the continuity of society under all circumstances. The discussions also emphasised the importance of northern connections and the growing link between security of supply, industrial competitiveness, infrastructure and international partnerships.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>New threats require a broader security mindset<\/strong>\n <\/h3>\n<p>The event also underlined that today\u2019s threats are increasingly difficult to detect and often span multiple domains. Security is no longer limited to military defence alone; it also encompasses cyber security, disinformation, hybrid influence, technological dependencies and internal societal stability. Responding to these less visible threats calls for new ways of thinking, stronger anticipation and the ability to combine civilian and defence expertise. Finland\u2019s strengths were seen not only in its high level of preparedness, but also in the fact that companies understand their role as part of national security.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>NATO membership strengthens Finland \u2014 but also brings responsibilities<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n<p>NATO\u2019s role was discussed as part of a broader shift in which Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security. Finland\u2019s NATO membership\nhas opened a new operating environment, but the event also made it clear that\nmembership does not reduce the importance of national defence capability \u2014\nquite the opposite. Finland is seen within the alliance as a provider of security,\nwith strengths including its own defence capability, operational reliability and\nhigh resilience. At the same time, the need to strengthen Europe\u2019s deterrence,\naccelerate decision-making and deepen cooperation among allies was strongly\nemphasised.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\">\n <strong>Growth in the defence industry requires investment and partnerships<\/strong>\n<\/h3>\n<p>Another key theme was the need to expand both the European and Finnish\ndefence industry. Strengthening security cannot happen without investment,\nbut the discussions highlighted that, beyond funding, what is needed above all\nis sustained demand, more streamlined regulation, faster procurement and\npermit processes, and stronger production and supply chains. The defence\nindustry was seen not only as essential to security, but also as a significant\ndriver of growth, exports and technological development \u2014 an area in which\nFinnish expertise has much to offer.\n<br><br>\nParticular emphasis was placed on the importance of bringing civilian\ntechnologies into defence use more quickly and of building more strategic\npartnerships across Europe. The event showed that Finnish expertise and\ntechnology have a strong role to play in shaping the security solutions of the\nfuture.\n<br><br>\nMajor Defence Industry Day 2026 demonstrated that Finland\u2019s strength is not\nbased solely on individual capabilities, but on a broader way of thinking about\nsecurity. Comprehensive security, security of supply, trust and cooperation\nform a model that is attracting international interest as well. At the same time,\nthe event made it clear that in a changing world, security is increasingly\nintertwined with the economy, technology, industry and the ability to act\ntogether \u2014 quickly, proactively and sustainably.<\/p>","published_at":"2026-06-03T00:00:00.000000Z","published":1,"created_at":"2026-06-03T07:28:06.000000Z","updated_at":"2026-06-03T10:00:49.000000Z","metadata":null,"heading":"","summary":"Major Defence Industry Day 2026 brought together representatives from the\ndefence sector, public authorities, industry and the wider business community\nto discuss how Finland and Europe can strengthen security in an increasingly\ncomplex global environment.","has_summary":true,"translations":[{"id":4,"locale":"pt-pt","model_id":"47","model_type":"RainLab\\Blog\\Models\\Post","attribute_data":"{\"content\":\"<div style=\\\"max-width:500px; width:100%; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;\\\">\\n <video\\n style=\\\"display:block; width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;\\\"\\n controls\\n muted\\n playsinline\\n preload=\\\"metadata\\\"\\n >\\n <source src=\\\"{{ 'news\\\/major-defence-industry-day-2026-highlighted-comprehensive-security-industry-and-end-user-co-development-and-european-responsibility\\\/carousel-2.mp4'|media }}\\\" type=\\\"video\\\/mp4\\\">\\n <\\\/video>\\n<\\\/div>\\n\\n\\n <div style=\\\"flex: 1 1 45%;\\\">\\n\\t\\t<h4> Organised by the Finland Chamber of Commerce and ICC Finland, <strong>Major\\nDefence Industry Day on 2 June 2026<\\\/strong> offered a timely overview of the key\\nissues shaping security, security of supply and the defence industry at a time\\nwhen the geopolitical environment is changing rapidly. The day\u2019s discussions\\nhighlighted themes such as comprehensive security, the evolution of NATO\\ncooperation, emerging threats, and the conditions needed to strengthen both\\nEuropean and Finnish defence capabilities<\\\/h4>\\n\\t\\t<h5> <strong>Modirum Platforms<\\\/strong> took part in the event as part of the broader discussion on\\nhow technology, digital resilience and cross-sector collaboration can enhance\\nsecurity in a changing world.<\\\/h5>\\n <\\\/div>\\n<\\\/div>\\n\\n**Major Defence Industry Day 2026** brought together representatives from the defence sector, public authorities, industry and the wider business community to discuss how Finland and Europe can strengthen security in an increasingly complex global environment. A central message throughout the event was that the shift in the security landscape is both profound and long-term. Geopolitical tensions, the war in Ukraine, hybrid threats, cyber influence operations and risks targeting critical infrastructure together form a challenge that requires foresight, agility and broad-based cooperation.\\n\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>A changing security landscape is challenging Europe<\\\/strong>\\n <\\\/h3>\\nSecurity can no longer be understood solely in terms of military threats. Increasingly, it is seen as a layered and difficult-to-predict whole. The geopolitical transition, intensifying great-power competition and growing instability in the international environment are having a direct impact on Finland as well. One of the key messages of the event was that security cannot\\nbe built only in times of crisis; it must be strengthened proactively and over the long term.\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>Comprehensive security and security of supply are Finland\u2019s strengths<\\\/strong>\\n <\\\/h3>\\nOne of the strongest themes of the day was that in Finland, security is built as a broad societal whole from the outset. Finland\u2019s model of comprehensive security was presented as an exceptional strength, also in international terms. It is based on close cooperation between public authorities, businesses and other actors across society, underpinned by a high level of trust and shared responsibility. This collaborative approach is what makes Finland resilient \u2014 able to withstand disruptions, adapt to change and maintain functionality even under exceptional circumstances. \\n<br><br>\\nSecurity of supply also featured prominently in the discussions. For Finland, it is both a strategic strength and a critical area for continued development. Finland\u2019s geographic location, its reliance on maritime transport and the importance of the Baltic Sea as a logistical lifeline all underline how essential functioning transport routes, supply chains and industrial capacity are to\\nnational security. Security of supply is not only about stockpiles or backup systems; it is about ensuring the continuity of society under all circumstances. The discussions also emphasised the importance of northern connections and the growing link between security of supply, industrial competitiveness, infrastructure and international partnerships.\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>New threats require a broader security mindset<\\\/strong>\\n <\\\/h3>\\n The event also underlined that today\u2019s threats are increasingly difficult to detect and often span multiple domains. Security is no longer limited to military defence alone; it also encompasses cyber security, disinformation, hybrid influence, technological dependencies and internal societal stability. Responding to these less visible threats calls for new ways of thinking, stronger anticipation and the ability to combine civilian and defence expertise. Finland\u2019s strengths were seen not only in its high level of preparedness, but also in the fact that companies understand their role as part of national security.\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>NATO membership strengthens Finland \u2014 but also brings responsibilities<\\\/strong>\\n<\\\/h3>\\nNATO\u2019s role was discussed as part of a broader shift in which Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security. Finland\u2019s NATO membership\\nhas opened a new operating environment, but the event also made it clear that\\nmembership does not reduce the importance of national defence capability \u2014\\nquite the opposite. Finland is seen within the alliance as a provider of security,\\nwith strengths including its own defence capability, operational reliability and\\nhigh resilience. At the same time, the need to strengthen Europe\u2019s deterrence,\\naccelerate decision-making and deepen cooperation among allies was strongly\\nemphasised.\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>Growth in the defence industry requires investment and partnerships<\\\/strong>\\n<\\\/h3>\\nAnother key theme was the need to expand both the European and Finnish\\ndefence industry. Strengthening security cannot happen without investment,\\nbut the discussions highlighted that, beyond funding, what is needed above all\\nis sustained demand, more streamlined regulation, faster procurement and\\npermit processes, and stronger production and supply chains. The defence\\nindustry was seen not only as essential to security, but also as a significant\\ndriver of growth, exports and technological development \u2014 an area in which\\nFinnish expertise has much to offer.\\n<br><br>\\nParticular emphasis was placed on the importance of bringing civilian\\ntechnologies into defence use more quickly and of building more strategic\\npartnerships across Europe. The event showed that Finnish expertise and\\ntechnology have a strong role to play in shaping the security solutions of the\\nfuture.\\n<br><br>\\nMajor Defence Industry Day 2026 demonstrated that Finland\u2019s strength is not\\nbased solely on individual capabilities, but on a broader way of thinking about\\nsecurity. Comprehensive security, security of supply, trust and cooperation\\nform a model that is attracting international interest as well. At the same time,\\nthe event made it clear that in a changing world, security is increasingly\\nintertwined with the economy, technology, industry and the ability to act\\ntogether \u2014 quickly, proactively and sustainably.\",\"content_html\":\"<div style=\\\"max-width:500px; width:100%; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;\\\">\\n <video style=\\\"display:block; width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:12px;\\\" controls muted playsinline preload=\\\"metadata\\\">\\n <source src=\\\"%7B%7B%20'news\\\/major-defence-industry-day-2026-highlighted-comprehensive-security-industry-and-end-user-co-development-and-european-responsibility\\\/carousel-2.mp4'%7Cmedia%20%7D%7D\\\" type=\\\"video\\\/mp4\\\">\\n <\\\/source><\\\/video>\\n<\\\/div>\\n<div style=\\\"flex: 1 1 45%;\\\">\\n <h4> Organised by the Finland Chamber of Commerce and ICC Finland, <strong>Major\\nDefence Industry Day on 2 June 2026<\\\/strong> offered a timely overview of the key\\nissues shaping security, security of supply and the defence industry at a time\\nwhen the geopolitical environment is changing rapidly. The day\u2019s discussions\\nhighlighted themes such as comprehensive security, the evolution of NATO\\ncooperation, emerging threats, and the conditions needed to strengthen both\\nEuropean and Finnish defence capabilities<\\\/h4>\\n <h5> <strong>Modirum Platforms<\\\/strong> took part in the event as part of the broader discussion on\\nhow technology, digital resilience and cross-sector collaboration can enhance\\nsecurity in a changing world.<\\\/h5>\\n <\\\/div>\\n<p><\\\/div><\\\/p>\\n<p><strong>Major Defence Industry Day 2026<\\\/strong> brought together representatives from the defence sector, public authorities, industry and the wider business community to discuss how Finland and Europe can strengthen security in an increasingly complex global environment. A central message throughout the event was that the shift in the security landscape is both profound and long-term. Geopolitical tensions, the war in Ukraine, hybrid threats, cyber influence operations and risks targeting critical infrastructure together form a challenge that requires foresight, agility and broad-based cooperation.<\\\/p>\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>A changing security landscape is challenging Europe<\\\/strong>\\n <\\\/h3>\\n<p>Security can no longer be understood solely in terms of military threats. Increasingly, it is seen as a layered and difficult-to-predict whole. The geopolitical transition, intensifying great-power competition and growing instability in the international environment are having a direct impact on Finland as well. One of the key messages of the event was that security cannot\\nbe built only in times of crisis; it must be strengthened proactively and over the long term.<\\\/p>\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>Comprehensive security and security of supply are Finland\u2019s strengths<\\\/strong>\\n <\\\/h3>\\n<p>One of the strongest themes of the day was that in Finland, security is built as a broad societal whole from the outset. Finland\u2019s model of comprehensive security was presented as an exceptional strength, also in international terms. It is based on close cooperation between public authorities, businesses and other actors across society, underpinned by a high level of trust and shared responsibility. This collaborative approach is what makes Finland resilient \u2014 able to withstand disruptions, adapt to change and maintain functionality even under exceptional circumstances. \\n<br><br>\\nSecurity of supply also featured prominently in the discussions. For Finland, it is both a strategic strength and a critical area for continued development. Finland\u2019s geographic location, its reliance on maritime transport and the importance of the Baltic Sea as a logistical lifeline all underline how essential functioning transport routes, supply chains and industrial capacity are to\\nnational security. Security of supply is not only about stockpiles or backup systems; it is about ensuring the continuity of society under all circumstances. The discussions also emphasised the importance of northern connections and the growing link between security of supply, industrial competitiveness, infrastructure and international partnerships.<\\\/p>\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>New threats require a broader security mindset<\\\/strong>\\n <\\\/h3>\\n<p>The event also underlined that today\u2019s threats are increasingly difficult to detect and often span multiple domains. Security is no longer limited to military defence alone; it also encompasses cyber security, disinformation, hybrid influence, technological dependencies and internal societal stability. Responding to these less visible threats calls for new ways of thinking, stronger anticipation and the ability to combine civilian and defence expertise. Finland\u2019s strengths were seen not only in its high level of preparedness, but also in the fact that companies understand their role as part of national security.<\\\/p>\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>NATO membership strengthens Finland \u2014 but also brings responsibilities<\\\/strong>\\n<\\\/h3>\\n<p>NATO\u2019s role was discussed as part of a broader shift in which Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security. Finland\u2019s NATO membership\\nhas opened a new operating environment, but the event also made it clear that\\nmembership does not reduce the importance of national defence capability \u2014\\nquite the opposite. Finland is seen within the alliance as a provider of security,\\nwith strengths including its own defence capability, operational reliability and\\nhigh resilience. At the same time, the need to strengthen Europe\u2019s deterrence,\\naccelerate decision-making and deepen cooperation among allies was strongly\\nemphasised.<\\\/p>\\n<h3 class=\\\"mb-5 lg:mb-8 text-primary-darker\\\">\\n <strong>Growth in the defence industry requires investment and partnerships<\\\/strong>\\n<\\\/h3>\\n<p>Another key theme was the need to expand both the European and Finnish\\ndefence industry. Strengthening security cannot happen without investment,\\nbut the discussions highlighted that, beyond funding, what is needed above all\\nis sustained demand, more streamlined regulation, faster procurement and\\npermit processes, and stronger production and supply chains. The defence\\nindustry was seen not only as essential to security, but also as a significant\\ndriver of growth, exports and technological development \u2014 an area in which\\nFinnish expertise has much to offer.\\n<br><br>\\nParticular emphasis was placed on the importance of bringing civilian\\ntechnologies into defence use more quickly and of building more strategic\\npartnerships across Europe. The event showed that Finnish expertise and\\ntechnology have a strong role to play in shaping the security solutions of the\\nfuture.\\n<br><br>\\nMajor Defence Industry Day 2026 demonstrated that Finland\u2019s strength is not\\nbased solely on individual capabilities, but on a broader way of thinking about\\nsecurity. Comprehensive security, security of supply, trust and cooperation\\nform a model that is attracting international interest as well. At the same time,\\nthe event made it clear that in a changing world, security is increasingly\\nintertwined with the economy, technology, industry and the ability to act\\ntogether \u2014 quickly, proactively and sustainably.<\\\/p>\"}"}]}