materielverk

Materielverk is a term used in Scandinavian languages to describe a government agency responsible for defense materiel—the equipment, systems, and related logistics used by a country's armed forces. Such agencies typically manage the full lifecycle of military materiel, from requirement setting and development to procurement, testing, maintenance, and disposal. They also supervise standardization, interoperability with allied forces, and the supply chain for spare parts and services.

In Sweden, the principal organization associated with this term is Försvarsmaktens materielverk (FMV). FMV is the government body that plans, procures, develops, tests, and supports the Swedish Armed Forces’ materiel across land, air, and sea domains, including weapons systems, vehicles, communications, and information technology, as well as logistics and maintenance services. In other Nordic countries, similar agencies have existed under different names, and reforms over time have consolidated defense materiel management within dedicated organizations.

Overall, materielverk denotes the centralized public authority responsible for acquiring and maintaining military equipment, ensuring cost-effective lifecycle management, and facilitating interoperability with allies while aligning with national defense policy.