At the Defence Industry Breakfast Seminar on 29 September, experts from Dentons and Waselius will share insights into recent regulatory and strategic developments affecting companies operating in the defence sector. The event may be attended either in person in Helsinki or remotely via Teams.
When: Tuesday, 29 September 2026, at 9.00-10.30 a.m. (EEST, Finnish time)
Where: Waselius office, Eteläesplanadi 24 A, Helsinki, and online via Teams
The defence sector is currently experiencing significant regulatory and strategic developments across key markets. Join us for a breakfast seminar exploring the latest changes in the US, UK, EU and Finnish defence regulatory environment and their practical implications for defence industry participants and suppliers seeking access to international markets.
Key topics will include updates to the US CMMC Level 2 certification framework, developments arising from the AUKUS partnership, and Nordic defence procurement cooperation through a case study on the Finnish-Swedish Small Arms Family initiative.
Agenda:
US: CMMC Level 2 Update
A practical update on the US Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework, including:
• A short overview of the US CMMC programme
• Recent changes to the CMMC Level 2 certification programme
• Key requirements for foreign suppliers seeking to qualify for US CMMC Level 2 certification and access the US defence market
UK: AUKUS – Two Years On
An overview of the evolving AUKUS partnership, covering:
• The key objectives of AUKUS
• The principal benefits of the initiative
• Defence industry opportunities created by AUKUS
Nordic Defence Procurement cooperation
Case Study FIN/SWE Small Arms Family
• Frameworks outside Directive 2009/81/EC
• Structuring R&D and procurement
• Security of Supply in the national and international context
• Practical implications and future considerations
Speakers:
Dan Lund, International Trade Partner and Global Head of Trade, Dentons
Juulia Kontio, International Trade Associate, Dentons
Juhani Matinlassi, Partner, Waselius
For more information and registration, please contact: seminars@waselius.fi
The event is designed specifically for professionals operating within the defence industry, creating an opportunity for peer-to-peer discussions among industry participants.