What Summa Defence does

Summa Defence Oyj is a Finnish defence and security technology holding company that aggregates six operating subsidiaries under a Nasdaq First North Growth Market listing, organised around three focus areas: Maritime Technologies, Land Technologies, and New Technologies. The group serves NATO member-state governments, armed forces, coast guards, and security authorities, with a sales-led enterprise model relying on direct government tenders, framework agreements, and appointed dealer networks in markets such as Norway, Ukraine, and Germany. Cumulative deliveries to defence and security authorities stood at approximately €300 million as of mid-2025, and FY2025 revenue was guided at €90–110 million.

Core products include the Lännen 8800M-DF multipurpose machine (NATO NSN 2420-58-002-2440) built by Lännen Tractors, SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) aluminium personnel transfer vessels and offshore wind service vessels built by Uudenkaupungin Työvene at its Uusikaupunki and Olkiluoto shipyards, Zeus FPV drones from Summa Drones, helmet-mounted AR glasses (dG1800) from LightSpace Technologies, Watermaster amphibious environmental dredgers from Aquamec, and container/space module solutions from IntLog. The strategic positioning is dual-use: products with established civilian track records (offshore wind vessels, environmental dredgers, construction machines) are adapted for defence applications, enabling entry into NATO procurement while reducing dependence on any single end-market.

Revenue mechanics are dominated by one-time hardware sales and contract-based shipbuilding rather than recurring or subscription models. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated bilaterally through defence tenders; the single largest disclosed contract is a €35M framework agreement with a European NATO member state for deliveries across 2026-2028. The corporate perimeter has been actively reshaped — the Olkiluoto shipyard was acquired in June 2025, LightSpace in December 2024, while non-core renewable energy subsidiary Rasol was divested in May 2026 for a nominal €5,000. As of June 2026 the group faces a working capital shortfall, an approximately 90% share price decline, a shareholder-mandated special audit of listing proceeds, and an entirely reconstituted board of directors — operational momentum against acute corporate-governance and liquidity stress.

Name

Summa Defence

Legal name

Summa Defence Oyj

Website

https://summadefence.fi

Company type

Public

Founded year

2024

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Summa Defence Oyj is a Finnish Nasdaq-listed holding company aggregating six subsidiaries that build NATO-compatible defence and dual-use technologies — aluminium vessels, multipurpose machines, FPV drones, AR glasses, and environmental dredgers — for NATO governments and security authorities across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Technology Equipment

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (Light/Medium/Heavy) (IMABAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Amphibious Armored Vehicles (IMABAJAL)

Keywords

• Defense technology manufacturing
• Aluminum shipbuilding vessels
• NATO defense equipment
• Military multipurpose machines
• FPV drone production

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vessel Sales and Shipbuilding: Uudenkaupungin Työvene designs and builds advanced aluminium vessels including SWATH personnel transfer vessels, offshore wind service vessels, patrol boats, and workboats for international customers. Revenue from vessel construction contracts with defence and civilian maritime clients.
2. Defence Machinery and Equipment: Lännen Tractors manufactures and sells NATO-compatible multipurpose machines (Lännen 8800M-DF) for military and dual-use applications. Revenue from machine sales, spare parts packages, commissioning, and maintenance training.
3. UAV/Drone Sales: Summa Drones produces Zeus FPV drones for military applications, with first batch delivered to Ukrainian Army in 2025 and larger volumes planned for 2026.
4. XR/AR Technology Sales: LightSpace Technologies sells helmet-mounted AR glasses (dG1800) for defence and demanding civilian applications, with first product batches delivered in January 2026.
5. Environmental Equipment Sales: Aquamec sells Watermaster amphibious excavators for environmental dredging and waterway maintenance internationally.
6. Container and Modular Space Solutions: IntLog provides portable container and space module solutions for defence and civil protection applications.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Summa Defence is a Finnish defense and security technology conglomerate that designs, manufactures, and supplies dual-use defense equipment through wholly-owned subsidiaries. Its portfolio includes advanced aluminum vessels (SWATH personnel transfer vessels, patrol boats, workboats), NATO-compatible multipurpose machines for military engineering, amphibious environmental dredgers, container and space modules, FPV combat drones, and helmet-mounted AR/XR systems, sold primarily to European NATO member states, national armed forces, and defense agencies.

Product overview

Summa Defence is a Finnish defense and security technology conglomerate organized around three focus areas: Maritime Technologies, Land Technologies, and New Technologies. The company operates through subsidiaries including Uudenkaupungin Työvene (aluminum vessels including SWATH personnel transfer vessels), Lännen Tractors (NATO-compatible multi-purpose machines like the 8800M-DF), Aquamec (Watermaster environmental dredgers), IntLog (containers and modules), Summa Drones (Zeus FPV drones), and LightSpace Technologies (AR glasses including the dG1800). The company combines dual-use technologies serving both civilian infrastructure maintenance and defense applications, with products delivered to NATO countries, military forces, and civil defense organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lännen 8800M-DF Multipurpose Machine NATO-compatible multipurpose machine with NSN product code (NSN 2420-58-002-2440), featuring full remote controllability, high terrain/road mobility, and rapidly interchangeable working equipment. Designed for military engineering tasks including obstacle clearing, construction, and field infrastructure maintenance for armed forces.
• SWATH Personnel Transfer Vessel Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) vessel designed for personnel transfer between naval bases and offshore vessels. Accommodates up to 60 personnel with exceptional stability in Baltic Sea conditions and a specialized transfer system enabling safe boarding between moving vessels.
• LightSpace dG1800 AR Glasses Helmet-mounted high-performance lightweight AR glasses with high-resolution bright FHD color image and highly transparent image overlays with reduced light radiation outward. Designed for defense industry needs and other demanding civilian applications.
• Zeus FPV Drones First-Person View (FPV) drones developed for military applications, combat-tested with positive battlefield feedback. Designed for industrial-scale production for defense customers including armed forces and security agencies.
• Watermaster Multi-Purpose Dredgers Multi-purpose amphibious environmental dredgers designed for waterway cleaning, sediment removal, vegetation clearing, and flood protection applications, including India's Yamuna River cleanup project in New Delhi.
• IntLog Containers and Space Modules Portable container and space module solutions including debris rescue containers for defense forces, rescue services, and civil defense applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~EUR 300 million in cumulative deliveries to defence, armed forces and security authorities (as of mid-2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TAF IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Ukrainian defence company TAF Industries and Finnish Summa Defence signed a memorandum of understanding on 27 April 2026 to create a joint venture for industrial-scale drone production in Finland under the Build with Ukraine initiative. The partnership leverages Ukraine's battlefield experience in drone warfare and Summa Defence's Finnish manufacturing base and European market access.
• Lainisalo Defence Painting OyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLännen Tractors outsourced its Loimaa surface treatment operations to Lainisalo Defence Painting Oy in April 2026. Lainisalo acquired the paint shop equipment and five employees transferred to the new company, gaining access to Lainisalo Group's six-location network including two in Estonia.
• Meyer TurkuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUudenkaupungin Työvene is building two offshore patrol vessels in cooperation with Meyer Turku at its Uusikaupunki shipyard. The latest hull arrived at the shipyard at year-end for continuation of construction ahead of winter holidays.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Patria: Finnish state-owned defence conglomerate offering armoured vehicles, naval solutions, and defence lifecycle services. Directly comparable as a Finnish/Nordic defence platform aggregator with overlapping land and maritime capabilities serving NATO customers.
• Fassmer: German shipbuilder specializing in naval and coast guard vessels, including patrol boats and special-purpose ships. Comparable as a specialised naval vessel manufacturer serving German Bundeswehr and NATO customers with overlapping product categories to Uudenkaupungin Työvene.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Gruppen: Norwegian defence and aerospace conglomerate with strong Nordic positioning in naval systems, missiles, and land systems. Comparable as a Nordic defence platform with maritime and emerging-technology capabilities, but operates at much larger scale.
• Saab: Swedish defence and security company providing naval platforms, ground combat systems, and aerostructures. Comparable as a Nordic defence conglomerate with maritime and land technology overlap, though operating at substantially larger scale and scope.
• Rheinmetall: German defence and automotive technology company supplying military vehicles, weapons, and ammunition to NATO customers. Comparable for the Lännen multipurpose machine business, as Rheinmetall supplies NATO-compatible land defence equipment at much larger scale.
• BAE Systems: Global defence prime supplying naval vessels, land combat vehicles, and electronic systems. Comparable as a large defence platform provider competing for the same NATO procurement opportunities Summa targets, though at vastly greater scale and scope.

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: US-based defence technology company building autonomous systems, drones, and XR solutions for military customers. Comparable as a defence-tech aggregator pursuing modern warfare capabilities (UAVs, AR/XR) and competing for similar procurement programmes.
• Helsing: European defence AI company with strong German and UK government relationships, focused on AI-enabled autonomy for military platforms. Comparable as a European defence technology company pursuing next-generation warfare capabilities with government contracts.
• ICEYE: Finnish SAR satellite and defence technology company serving NATO and government customers. Comparable as a Finnish defence technology company pursuing modern warfare capabilities and dual-use technologies with international market access.
• Quantum Systems: German-Ukrainian defence drone company producing combat-proven UAVs for European militaries. Comparable as a European defence drone manufacturer with battlefield-validated products and TAF Industries-style Ukrainian operational expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summa-defence-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A4 records

Investments

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