Ministry of Defence Materiel and Procurement Board

What Ministry of Defence Materiel and Procurement Board does

Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse (FMI), also known as DALO, is the Danish Ministry of Defence's centralized procurement and logistics agency, responsible for acquiring, operating, and disposing of all materiel, IT, and cybersecurity capabilities across the entire Danish Ministry of Defence conglomerate. Its served community spans the Army (Hæren), Navy (Søværnet), Air Force (Flyvevåbnet), Arctic Command, Special Operations Command, the Home Guard (Hjemmeværnet), and the Emergency Agency (Beredskabsstyrelsen). Headquartered in Ballerup, with secondary offices in Brabrand and Hvidovre, FMI employs approximately 2,500 staff in a roughly 3:1 civilian-to-military ratio and is led by Director Generalløjtnant Per Pugholm Olsen (appointed May 1, 2024).

The agency's portfolio covers strategic platforms including F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, the Flådeprogrammet (Naval Programme) for future fleet acquisition, Ground-Based Air Defense (JBL), the Cyber Division for IT and daily cyberattack defense, and the Centre for Operational Oceanography (FCOO). FMI also manages an expanding set of newer programs: first-package acquisitions of THeMIS and MFP-1 unmanned ground vehicles (January 2026), Mixed Reality training systems from Ramrod XR and RE-LION, VR shooting simulators from KANDA and GAIM, an 8-year operational lease of light transport aircraft with Blackbird Air (starting July 2026), and rollout of new soldier field equipment (50,000 cookers, 50,000 thermoflaskes, tiered water purification systems). Operationally, FMI manages approximately 7,300 vehicles, 150 ships, 120 aircraft and helicopters, and over 550,000 materiel items, supported by 2,500+ servers/databases and 50,000+ computers across the defense conglomerate.

FMI is government-funded rather than commercially revenue-generating. It administers approximately 20 billion DKK annually — roughly two-thirds of Denmark's total defense budget — executing around 100,000 procurements per year under EU procurement rules. Its go-to-market with industry operates through formal tendering, the DALO Industry Days exhibition (Scandinavia's largest defense industrial event, 14th edition in 2026 with 1,000+ exhibitors from 28 nations), the "Open for Business" supplier engagement strategy, and structured bilateral and multilateral cooperation through NATO, NORDEFCO, and the European Defence Fund. Integrated CSR due diligence (human rights, labor rights, environment, anti-corruption) has been embedded since 2012, providing a sustainability and compliance overlay across the full supplier base.

Name

Ministry of Defence Materiel and Procurement Board

Legal name

Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse

Website

https://fmi.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse (FMI/DALO) is the Danish government's central defense procurement and logistics agency, acquiring and managing materiel, IT, and cybersecurity for the entire Danish Ministry of Defence conglomerate, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Arctic Command, Special Operations Command, Home Guard, and Emergency Agency.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Procurement and Logistics Services

NAICS

National Security (928110), National Security and International Affairs (9281), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIAHAJ

Defense Logistics, Supply Chain & Sustainment (MRO)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Defense & National Security

SECONDARYBPAIAHAB

Defense Acquisition, Procurement & Contracting

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Defense & National Security

SECONDARYBPAIAHAK

Defense Infrastructure, Installations & Base Operations

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Defense & National Security

Keywords

• Defense materiel procurement
• Military logistics services
• Government defense acquisition
• IT cybersecurity services
• Defense procurement agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballerup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: Government-funded defense procurement organization. Receives annual budget from the Ministry of Defence. Administers up to 20 billion DKK annually, representing approximately 2/3 of the total defense budget.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse (FMI/DALO) is the Danish Ministry of Defence's central procurement and logistics agency. It acquires, operates, and disposes of all defence materiel, IT, and cybersecurity capabilities for the entire Danish Ministry of Defence conglomerate (Army, Navy, Air Force, Arctic Command, Special Operations Command, Home Guard, and Emergency Agency). The agency handles approximately 100,000 procurements annually and manages lifecycle support for vehicles, ships, aircraft, and IT infrastructure.

Product overview

Forsvarsministeriets Materiel- og Indkøbsstyrelse (FMI/DALO) is a Danish defense procurement and logistics agency responsible for acquiring, operating, and disposing of materiel, IT, and cybersecurity capabilities for the entire Danish Ministry of Defence conglomerate (the Army, Navy, Air Force, Arctic Command, Special Operations Command, Home Guard, Emergency Agency, and others). It operates as a single unified organization delivering integrated defense materiel services rather than separate product modules. Its portfolio spans major platforms (F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, Naval Programme, Ground-Based Air Defense), unmanned ground vehicles (THeMIS and MFP-1), soldier field equipment (personal cookers, water purification systems, thermoflaskes), simulation and VR training systems (KANDA, GAIM, Ramrod XR, RE-LION mixed reality), light aircraft leasing (Blackbird Air), and cybersecurity services through its Cyber Division. The agency also operates the Centre for Operational Oceanography. With a staff of ~2,500 and an annual budget of up to 20 billion DKK, FMI conducts ~100,000 procurements per year and manages ~7,300 vehicles, ~150 ships, ~120 aircraft/helicopters, and >550,000 materiel items.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Estonian-made tracked UGV platform weighing approximately 1,600 kg with hybrid diesel-electric drivetrain, up to 200 km range, and 1,200 kg payload capacity. Features open architecture allowing attachment of modules such as stabilized remote weapon systems (STAVS). Acquired for the Danish Army to evaluate technical performance and tactical applications.
• MFP-1 Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) British-made compact UGV weighing 25 kg, portable by a single person. Battery-powered with up to 60 km/h speed, 30 km range, and 35 kg payload. Designed for rapid deployment and reconnaissance.
• Mixed Reality (MR) Simulation Systems - Ramrod XR and RE-LION Extended Reality simulation systems combining physical environments with digital virtual elements. Users wear VR headsets and move through a scanned physical space while experiencing a different virtual environment. Gymnastics halls are pre-scanned using laser technology to create accurate virtual overlays for soldier training.
• VR Shooting Simulation Systems - KANDA and GAIM Virtual reality systems for shooting training acquired from Danish company KANDA and Swedish company GAIM. Allows soldiers to practice shooting procedures and basic skills in virtual environments before using live ammunition on physical shooting ranges.
• Soldier Field Equipment - Personal Cooker, Water Purification Systems, and Thermoflask New soldier field equipment including round-form spirit-tablet personal cookers with stainless steel pot/cup, three-tier water purification systems (1L individual silicone bottle with filter, 6L and 10L gravity-based group systems), and 0.5L insulated thermoflaskes designed to be carried on the body to reduce energy spent on meal preparation.
• Light Transport Aircraft Operational Lease - Blackbird Air Operational lease of light transport aircraft from Danish company Blackbird Air providing 480 flight hours annually including aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance, and administration for an 8-year period starting July 2026. Replaces decommissioned Challenger aircraft under the Danish Defence Agreement 2024-2033.
• F-35A Lightning II Fighter Aircraft Program Fifth-generation multi-role fighter aircraft in the Danish defense inventory. FMI is responsible for its procurement and ongoing materiel support.
• Jordbaseret Luftforsvar (JBL) - Ground-Based Air Defense Program Ground-based air defense systems managed by FMI for the protection of Danish territory and forces against aerial threats.
• Flådeprogrammet (NP) - Danish Naval Fleet Programme Denmark's future naval fleet programme. FMI manages the procurement and acquisition of new naval vessels for the Royal Danish Navy.
• Cyberdivisionen - Cyber Defense and IT Services Division FMI's dedicated IT and cybersecurity division responsible for defending the Ministry of Defence conglomerate against daily cyberattacks, managing IT infrastructure (2,500+ servers, databases, networks, 50,000+ computers), and providing cybersecurity services.
• Center for Operativ Oceanografi (FCOO) - Maritime Forecasting Services Danish Defence Centre for Operational Oceanography providing oceanographic data and maritime forecasting services, including Sejladsudsigt.dk for navigation and maritime planning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Due diligence processes applied to all procurements with risk profiles A, B, and C scaling based on supplier assessment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and regional.

• Blackbird Air (Denmark)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 July 2026Danish company providing operational leasing of light transport aircraft. Contract: 480 flight hours annually, 8-year period with options for extension starting July 2026.
• Milrem Robotics (Estonia)strategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Supplier of THeMIS unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) - 4 units acquired in first test package. THeMIS weighs approx 1,600 kg, hybrid diesel-electric with 200 km range.
• XRC Robotics (UK)strategicTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Supplier of MFP-1 unmanned ground vehicles - 4 units acquired in first test package. MFP-1 weighs 25 kg, battery motor with 30 km range, can carry 35 kg payload.
• NATOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational materiel cooperation through NATO frameworks and programs.
• NORDEFCO (Nordic Defence Cooperation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic defense cooperation framework for joint procurement and capability development.
• European Defence Fund (EDF)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in European Defence Fund for collaborative defense research and development.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG), Australian DoD: Australian DoD group responsible for acquiring and sustaining defense materiel. Comparable procurement-and-sustainment mandate to FMI but operating in a different geographic and allied environment.

Direct peers

• Defensie Materieel Organisatie (DMO): Netherlands Ministry of Defence materiel organization. Comparable mid-sized European defense procurement body covering acquisition, sustainment, and disposal.
• Direction Générale de l'Armement (DGA): French defense procurement and technology agency under the Ministry of Armed Forces. Comparable to FMI as a national body handling end-to-end defense materiel acquisition, R&D, and capability sustainment.
• FMV (Försvarets Materielverk): Sweden's defence materiel administration. Nordic peer with overlapping capabilities across procurement, logistics, and defense IT, and a shared NORDEFCO framework.
• Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S): UK Ministry of Defence organization responsible for procuring and supporting defense equipment. Directly comparable to FMI in mandate, lifecycle scope, and single-MoD customer model.
• BAAINBw (Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr): Germany's federal agency for Bundeswehr equipment, IT, and in-service support. Closest structural peer to FMI as a national defense procurement and lifecycle-management organization serving a single MoD.
• Forsvarsmateriell (Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency): Norway's defense materiel agency. A near-twin to FMI given Nordic defense cooperation under NORDEFCO, similar Arctic operating focus, and comparable procurement scale.

Broad incumbents

• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA): U.S. Department of Defense combat logistics and procurement agency. Operates at vastly larger scale but is functionally analogous to FMI in defense supply chain, materiel management, and procurement services.
• NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA): NATO's multilateral procurement and logistics agency. Overlaps FMI in multinational defense procurement and lifecycle support, but operates at alliance rather than national level.
• Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR): European intergovernmental organization managing collaborative armament programs. Adjacent peer to FMI in managing multinational defense procurement where member states (including Denmark) participate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC02NKIe4pY7yX1OGJU0fWfw
• Facebookfacebook.com/FMI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fmn-fmi
• Instagraminstagram.com/fmi_dk

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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