A changing global situation means a significant expansion of the Swedish Armed Forces and a potential goldmine for businesses in Boden.
\u201cIt\u2019s hard to think of any other organization in Sweden with as broad a procurement as the Swedish Armed Forces,\u201d said Jonas Berglund, Head of Procurement at the Swedish Armed Forces, during Bodenxt Talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For businesses in Boden, opportunities are opening up that stretch far beyond the city\u2019s borders. With an armed forces that is expanding in both scale and needs, new business opportunities are emerging for companies of all sizes, from local small businesses to national players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To provide the business community with a better understanding of how they can benefit from the increased presence of the Armed Forces and contribute to both the military and civilian sectors, Bodenxt Talks, a recurring lecture series, was organized. The theme for this session was the growth of the Armed Forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joakim Paasikivi, an expert in defense issues, highlighted Boden\u2019s strategic role in an increasingly unstable world. He explained how the Arctic region is becoming more interesting to major powers like Russia and China, not only for its natural resources but also for its growing importance as a transportation route..<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expects that Sweden, now part of the NATO military alliance, will participate in more exercises, need expanded forces, and increase its readiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n