DIGITAL DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM

The Digital Defence Ecosystem (DDE) is a network of Finnish companies in defence and technology bringing new digital defence solutions to international markets. The members of the ecosystem are dual-use and defence technology companies and research institutes in Finland - the newest member of NATO.

Many Finnish technology companies can already provide innovations and solutions very much needed by the defence sector. The cooperation of civilian and defence technology companies and research institutes in an ecosystem setting creates opportunities for agile product development and testing.

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Exciting news – Nokia joins the ecosystem!

We are proud to present the newest member of Digital Defence Ecosystem, Nokia, a globally renowned B2B technology innovation leader.

At the core of the Digital Defence Ecosystem is the idea that cooperation of civilian and defence technology companies and research institutes will create new opportunities for all parties involved, especially providing new innovative ways of agile product development and testing.

Kelluu joins the Digital Defence Ecosystem!

Kelluu, the newest member of the Digital Defence Ecosystem is a designer, manufacturer, and operator of intelligent airships for persistent aerial monitoring. This level of expertise is eagerly welcomed to join our network.

Nordic Inertial Joins the Ecosystem!

We are happy to tell you that our scope is expanding yet again. Interesting organisations in the defence and technology fields are warmly welcomed to join the Digital Defence Ecosystem when they want to explore dual-use technologies or when they want to create new digital defence solutions for domestic and international demand. This time we have the privilege of announcing that Nordic Inertial has joined our ranks.

Loihde is the newest member of the Digital Defence Ecosystem

We are proud to present the newest member of the Digital Defence Ecosystem, Loihde! Loihde is one of the leading providers of comprehensive security solutions in Finland and a top expert in data analytics, digital development, and cloud technologies. We are thrilled to have this unique combination of expertise join our ranks.

Wirepas is the 20th member of DDE!

Innovations are fuelled by a pursuit of improvement and introducing novel ideas. By joining the DDE, Wirepas will bring their innovations from the civil sector to the defence markets.

ElFys Joins Digital Defence Ecosystem

ElFys is joining DDE. The role of digital technologies in defence and security solutions, and the ability to harness fast-developing civil technologies has become a critical success factor. By joining DDE, ElFys aims to leverage its expertise in photodetector technologies to accelerate product development, explore new growth opportunities, and strengthen its position in the global market.

ReOrbit joins the Digital Defence Ecosystem

Digital Defence Ecosystem is pleased to announce that ReOrbit has joined the network. By bringing together the top companies and civil organisations DDE targets to create significant new business growth in the defence and security field.

NSION joins the Digital Defence Ecosystem

Digital Defence Ecosystem is delighted to announce that NSION has joined the network. Enhanced cooperation and multi-industry networking is the key to developing modern digital defence solutions to answer the growing need for stronger defence. By adding additional participants to the network, the Digital Defence Ecosystem broadens its scope.

DIGITAL DEFENCE ECOSYSTEM WILL BE LAUNCHED AT SECD-DAY

Digital Defence Ecosystem, DDE, will be launched officially at the SecD-Day 2023 conference and exhibition on 8th – 9th February 2023. The event will be held at Tapahtumakeskus Koskenranta in Helsinki. The theme of the event is Defence Market in the New Era.

FROM INNOVATIONS TO CAPABILITIES

The role of digitalisation in defence and security solutions is increasing, and the ability to utilise fast-developing civil technologies in defence and security systems is becoming critical. The need for collaboration is stronger than ever – DDE is the needed link in the defence industry.

DDE HAS RECEIVED BUSINESS FINLAND'S GROWTH ENGINE STATUS

Growth Engines are put into action through an enterprise-driven collaboration model involving businesses, research institutions, and government actors in an effort to discover solutions to the disruption of the global market and develop new growth industries in Finland.

MEMBERS

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The ecosystem was founded in 2022 by 16 different defence and security technology companies and research institutions. During the first year of operation, six new deep technology companies have joined the network. The ecosystem is scouting actively new appropriate member companies.

DDE BACKGROUND

DEMAND FOR DEFENCE

The global security environment is in a turbulent state and is changing rapidly. Finland is now a member of NATO, which increases the opportunities for export and cooperation.

STRONG COMPETENCY BASE

The cooperation of civilian and defence technology companies in an ecosystem setting creates opportunities for agile product development and testing.

HIGH ENTRY BARRIERS

The network supports civilian and dual-use companies to enter the highly regulated defence material markets and thereby improves SMEs chances to succeed in international competition.

THE ROLE OF DIGITALISATION

As military technology is getting more and more digitalized and civilian technology solutions are integrated into all parts of warfare, cooperation between civilian and military actors is more important than ever.

DDE COORDINATOR

The ecosystem is coordinated by XD Solutions. XD Solutions is a programme management company having expertise in technologies needed in complex defence systems.