Coalition for Defence & Security Finland
This public-private partnership (PIB) aims to strengthen defence and security collaboration between Finland and the Netherlands, focusing on innovation, interoperability, and long-term resilience. By connecting industry, knowledge institutions, and government, the partnership supports the development and application of advanced technologies that contribute to European security and stability.
Finland and the Netherlands share strong democratic foundations and a recognition that today’s security challenges transcend borders and domains. Guided by openness, inclusiveness, and inventiveness, both countries invest in societal resilience and collaborative capability development. Finland’s leadership in total defence and high-readiness forces, combined with the Netherlands’ expertise in high-tech systems, dual-use technologies, and public-private collaboration, creates a complementary basis for forward-looking cooperation.
Together, partners explore opportunities across maritime and naval systems, land and aerospace domains, cyber security, surveillance, logistics, and applied research. Through joint innovation, knowledge exchange, and industrial partnerships, the collaboration strengthens operational readiness and future-proof capabilities.
Through the Dutch Coalition for Defence and Security (DCDS) in Finland, government, industry, and knowledge institutions come together in a structured public-private partnership under the Partners for International Business (PIB) programme. Supported by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), the Embassy of the Netherlands in Finland, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Economic Affairs and coordinated by NIDV, this three-year collaboration creates space for long-term engagement, matchmaking, and joint innovation.
Over the coming years, Finnish and Dutch partners will work side by side to build trusted relationships, contribute to NATO interoperability, and develop solutions that are inclusive, sustainable, and scalable. This cooperation is not only an investment in technology or industry, but in shared security, stability, and strong institutions across Europe.
The Netherlands is committed to being open, inventive and inclusive partners, shaping defence and security solutions that respond to today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s uncertainties. Together, Finland and the Netherlands are investing in trusted partnerships, resilient capabilities and a safer, more secure Europe.
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Land and ground systems
Naval and maritime systems
Aerospace and air systems
Cyber, C4ISR & Secure Communication
Manufacturing and components
Collaboration partners
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Upcoming events
Trade mission to Finland
Details of the Finland Trade Mission are currently being finalised. Further information on the programme, focus areas and registration will be available soon. Please check the link for updates.
SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition
SecD-Day Conference & Exhibition is a leading Nordic event for the defence, security, aerospace and aviation sectors, bringing together industry, government and international stakeholders. Further information about our participation will be published at a later date.
Interested? Get in touch with the Cluster Coordinator.
Sustainable Development Goals
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity. The Dutch cluster for Defence and Security Finland, as part of this programme contributes to the achievement of the following sustainable development goals:
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