Global trends and the rapidly changing security environment in Finland's neighbourhood have increased the need for close cooperation between the state, international organisations and companies. Companies can provide the security and defence sector with critical technological innovation and capabilities to achieve effectiveness, cost-efficiency and improved security of supply. Finland's membership of NATO, intensifying Nordic cooperation and bilateral cooperation with the US have brought many business opportunities for companies. For several years, Blic has acted as an advisor and interpreter of decision-making processes for Finnish and international defence companies, for example in demanding tendering projects.