The agreement was signed in Paris during Eurosatory 2026. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Des Nedhe Group Defence)

By Derek Cornet

Canada-Sweden Relations

Northern First Nation signs MOU with Swedish firm

Jun 15, 2026 | 2:39 PM

Des Nedhe Group (DNG) Defence and Actagon AB have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore new defence, security, infrastructure, technology, workforce, industrial, and investment pathways between Canada and Sweden.

The agreement was signed in Paris during Eurosatory 2026, one of the world’s leading defence and security exhibitions. An initial focus of the partnership will be DNG Defence’s defence manufacturing and innovation campus in Saskatchewan.

Under the MOU, DNG Defence and Actagon will work together to advance Canada-Sweden defence and security ties while supporting key Canadian priorities, including supply chain resilience, trusted allied partnerships, technology transfer, Indigenous economic participation, and long-term sovereign capability.

“This MOU is about building real capability in Canada with the right partners,” said Sean Willy, President and CEO of Des Nedhe Group, in a media release issued Monday.

“For DNG Defence, the opportunity is not only to participate in Canada’s defence sector, but also to help build it in a way that strengthens Indigenous ownership, supports Canadian sovereignty, and creates long-term value for First Nations, Saskatchewan, and Canada.”

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The parties will also assess areas where Swedish technology, industrial expertise, capital networks, and innovation ecosystems can contribute to Canadian-led projects, including future export potential for defence goods, services, and intellectual property developed in Canada.

“DNG represents a powerful vision of Indigenous leadership, entrepreneurship, and long-term nation-building,” said Actagon Chairperson Andreas Skinnars.

“We are honored to enter this partnership and to combine our respective networks, expertise, and ambitions in support of sustainable industrial growth, innovation, and economic opportunity across Saskatchewan, Canada, and the broader Arctic and High North region.”

DNG Defence is owned by English River First Nation and Actagon AB is a Sweden-based strategic advisory and investment facilitation firm.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

by Derek Cornet

Northern First Nation signs MOU with Swedish firm

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