DIH Naval Forge 2026 Naval drones became a game-changer in the Black Sea. Now European countries are waiting for a chance to buy them Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have evolved from kamikaze drones into full-fledged combat platforms capable of shooting down aircrafts and Shahed drones, as well as striking enemy positions on land Editorial • For Private Investors
Varangians CEO Pär Lager in Ukraine The Vikings are back: Varangians CEO Pär Lager on Swedish multi-million euro bet on Ukraine’s defence tech An extensive interview with the head of a new Swedish investment group set to close its first deals in July Editorial • Sweden
Pär Lager and Andreas Flodström. Photo courtesy of Jack Mikrut/Dagens Industri Swedes launch firm to invest €10M in Ukrainian defence tech by end of 2025 Varangians founders Pär Lager, Andreas Flodström, and Jonas Rydin plan to close first deal by the end of July Editorial • Sweden
Courage comes in two colours. How Ukrainian-Swedish cooperation in defence tech is evolving The joint project for drone AI, SOFF delegation, and Defence Builder’s new advisor Editorial • Sweden
