The Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI) is a government agency conducting world-renowned research within the fields of defence and security. Our mission is to generate knowledge and provide specialist support, based on the latest research, to advance and innovate Sweden’s military and civil defence, build resilience in society and meet future defence and security needs. In collaboration with the Swedish Armed Forces, industry, civilian stakeholders and NATO allies, we deliver innovative, field-tested science and technology solutions to support and strengthen Sweden’s defence capabilities. Our work covers a diverse range of areas including under water research; cyber defence and security; space technology; electromagnetic warfare; sensor systems; civil defence; chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence (CBRN); explosives; military systems and adaptation; and security policy and strategic analysis.
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The FOI annual revenue was $164.5 million in 2026.
1,018 people are employed at FOI.
FOI is based in Stockholm, Stockholm.
The NAICS codes for FOI are [54, 541910, 541, 54191, 5419].
The SIC codes for FOI are [87, 873].
Top FOI Employees
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Måns Nilsson
Head of Branch at FOI
Stockholm, SE -
22
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Stefan Ohlsson
Head of Underwater Technology at FOI
Stockholm, SE22 -
Foteini Papiri
Head of Cyber at FOI
Stockholm, SE2 -
Andreas Sjödin
Deputy Research Director at FOI
Umeå, Västerbotten County, SE21 -
Johan Schubert
Research Director (Forskningschef) at FOI
Stockholm, SE2 -
Anders Lennartsson
Deputy Research Director at FOI
Stockholm, SE1 -
Sandra Lindström
Head of Department at FOI
Stockholm County, Sweden2
