New defence technology agency launches in Finland –The DefSec Agency brings together top industry experts

The DefSec Agency is a new business unit within Sevendos Group, expanding the group’s services into the defence and security sectors. Its model is built around an agency concept, enabling seasoned technology and security professionals to be brought into projects quickly and securely. The model has been tested in practice and provides companies with a way to access expertise without complex recruitment processes – especially when timelines and quality standards are critical.

The founding team at The DefSec Agency has deep experience in defence, technology, and building expert organisations. Jukka Holkeri has worked in leadership roles at Patria for over 35 years and has a thorough understanding of both the Finnish and European defence industries. Mikael Hornborg has specialised in the agency model and in developing freelancer networks at Finitec, Finland’s largest technology agency and also part of the Sevendos Group. The team also includes experienced technology and security professionals who ensure the model meets the practical demands of the defence industry.

The defence sector is growing rapidly in Finland and across Europe, with more technology and industrial companies expanding into the field. The market is seeing strong funding, investment, and demand, leading to intense competition for experienced professionals. Recruitment processes in the sector tend to be slow and demanding, limiting companies’ ability to respond to rising needs. The DefSec Agency addresses this with a model that delivers the right expertise for critical projects – quickly, securely, and in a way that scales with project volume.

Until now, the use of freelancers and project-based experts in defence has been scattered, as regulations and processes have made collaboration complex. The DefSec Agency consolidates this expertise into a single, trusted channel for companies to engage experienced professionals. The model increases agility within the industry and supports the success of critical projects. The business unit operates nationwide and is currently building a network of Finland’s most experienced technology, defence, and security professionals. It also taps into the extensive network of Finitec, which includes over 3,000 freelance IT experts.

“An increasing number of Finnish tech and industrial companies are operating at the intersection of the defence industry in one way or another. It’s a sector with strict rules and a highly regulated environment. To succeed in this environment, you need a deep understanding, agility, and absolute operational reliability. The DefSec Agency brings that missing piece – hands-on expertise and dependable execution, ready when it’s needed,” says Jukka Holkeri, Senior Advisor, The DefSec Agency.

“The DefSec Agency combines deep experience from defence, technology, and IT services into a single operating model. The agency concept connects seasoned professionals, specialised know-how, and flexible resources in a way that meets the highest standards of safety and quality. It gives critical projects and new players looking to grow in defence tech a clear competitive edge,” says Mikael Hornborg, Business Lead, The DefSec Agency.

“The defence industry is growing fast, with increasing investments across Europe. This is a major opportunity for Finnish companies. The DefSec Agency is a perfect fit for this development: it brings a focused model into the Sevendos Group that supports our clients’ growth and scalability in the most demanding areas. We’re excited to introduce this model to the defence and security technology space at just the right time,” says Jonne Heikkinen, CEO, Sevendos Group.