Seminar on Defence Electronics

Welcome

On 22 January, we gather key stakeholders from government, industry and research in Kista for a seminar on Sweden’s strategic capabilities in defence electronics. The session offers high-level perspectives on national priorities, industry needs and the growing importance of advanced electronics and semiconductors in defence applications. 

The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) will present insights from its ongoing review of semiconductor access in critical defence systems, highlighting key themes, challenges and areas where stronger collaboration is needed. 

The programme also includes a panel with representatives from FOI, the industry and experts on the national semiconductor strategy. Together, they will reflect on Sweden’s current position in the global context and how international dynamics influence national resilience. 
 

Agenda

14:30 | Welcome & introduction

14:35 | The Swedish defence electronics supply chain, Mikael Schönström, FMV
Challenges, ongoing review and recommendations on semiconductor access in critical defence systems

15:00 | Panel: Sweden in a global context
Moderator: Mårten Armgarth

Panellists:

·       Mikael Schönström, FMV

·       Tobias Junerfält, FOI

·       Yasemin Heper Mårtensson, Semicon Sweden – National semiconductor strategy

·       Tommy Nielsen, SAAB

·       Anna Wibom, Teknikföretagen

Discussion themes include Sweden’s strengths and challenges, industry needs vs national priorities, strengthening key capabilities, and opportunities towards 2030–2040.

15:40 | Q&A and key takeaways

16:00 | Networking

Who should attend?  

This seminar is designed for organisations that develop, use or enable electronics in defence and security-critical systems, including:  
 

• Defence industry and system integrators  
• Semiconductor, electronics and sensor developers  
• Research institutes and universities 
• Government agencies and policy stakeholders  
• SMEs working in microelectronics, photonics, EW, radar, power electronics and related areas 

Organised by Svensk Elektronik and Kista Science City.