AFRY Partners with Swedish Armed Forces and FMV in Major IT Consultancy Agreement to Strengthen Defense Digitalization

AFRY Partners with Swedish Armed Forces and FMV in Major IT Consultancy Agreement to Strengthen Defense Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has signed a new framework agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for IT consultancy services. This agreement, spanning three years with the potential for a four-year extension, involves providing services across the entire life cycle of IT systems, from development to support. AFRY will deliver expertise in IT systems, testing, and information security as part of a long-term collaboration aimed at enhancing Sweden’s defense capabilities and digital infrastructure. The agreement, valued at SEK 1.5 billion for all suppliers, is set to begin in the second quarter of 2025.

(PRESS RELEASE) SOLNA, 4-Mar-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — AFRY has secured a significant new framework agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the provision of comprehensive IT consultancy services. The agreement covers a range of strategic services, including IT systems development, system testing, and IT and information security.

As one of four selected suppliers, AFRY will play a vital role in delivering long-term IT development and support for the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV. This agreement will support the entire life cycle of various IT systems used by these authorities, from their initial development through to ongoing operation and maintenance. The agreement spans three years, with the option for a four-year extension. The total value for all four suppliers is approximately SEK 1.5 billion over the course of the contract. The specific value of AFRY’s portion of the agreement has not been disclosed.

“We are incredibly honored to once again be trusted by both the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV to provide critical services that contribute to Sweden’s security and defense capabilities,” said Martin Öman, Head of Industrial & Digital Solutions at AFRY. “By leveraging our IT expertise and focus on sustainable solutions, we are playing a key role in building a resilient and future-ready infrastructure.”

This framework agreement marks a further strengthening of the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV’s ability to meet the increasing demands for secure and robust IT systems. It is a crucial step in ensuring secure, sustainable growth and supporting a modernized defense system through digitalization.

AFRY will supply a broad spectrum of IT services and technical expertise, including system testing, IT systems development, and information security solutions, to meet the evolving needs of the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV. The agreement is set to begin in the second quarter of 2025, ensuring scalable and flexible support throughout the contract period.

“We have had a long-standing collaboration with the Swedish Armed Forces and FMV for over 60 years, working together on a variety of projects across multiple disciplines,” said Jens Andersson, Section Manager for Digital Services at AFRY. “We are excited to continue our partnership and contribute to their ongoing digital transformation, bringing our deep expertise and vast network of IT professionals to support their goals.”

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

We are 19,000 devoted experts in industry, energy and infrastructure sectors, creating impact for generations to come. AFRY has Nordic roots with a global reach, net sales of 27 BSEK and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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SOURCE: AFRY