Jonas Sandwall

Secretary-General | SME-D | Shaping the Future of Defense Innovation

As Secretary-General of SME-D, I champion a new era of collaboration between small and medium-sized enterprises and the defense ecosystem. My mission is to ensure that Sweden’s security and technological sovereignty are strengthened through agile innovation, strategic partnerships, and policy frameworks that match today’s geopolitical realities.

He believes the future of defense is not just about technology, it’s about building resilient systems where industry, government, and research work in concert. By fostering trust, accelerating dual-use innovation, and advocating for smarter procurement models, he aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge ideas and operational capability.