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Special & expandable containers
Expandable containers, command posts, mobile medical and sanitary systems, workshops and complete logistic solutions.
Special containers · Shelters · CBRN protection — Norway
Protection where it counts.
STEWA offers proven products from selected manufacturers to military and civil defence — special containers, deployable shelters, CBRN protection and more — backed by the experience and expertise to specify, procure and field them right. Founded by Stein F. Walle, Lt.Col. (R), with more than four decades in defence and 20 years in the international defence market.
45+
years in defence and security
20
years in the international defence market
1987
first CBRN protection study, for FFI
Our principle
Local touch.
Global reach.
We do not sell catalogues. We represent a deliberately small number of manufacturers whose equipment has proven itself where it matters — in the field — and we stand behind each one personally.
Our team includes senior retired officers who have planned, deployed and sustained operations at home and overseas. We understand the requirement because we have written requirements. That is the difference between a supplier and a trusted partner.
Advisory
Experience and expertise for
defence programmes.
Stein F. Walle advises investment companies looking at the defence sector, companies that want to enter the military market, and manufacturers, integrators and public buyers in special containers, shelters and defence logistics.
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Advisory for investment companies
Commercial and operational due diligence on defence and security companies: market position, products, customers, order book and management — from someone who has bought, run and sold in this industry.
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Entering the defence market
For companies new to defence and foreign manufacturers entering the Nordics: customer mapping, military requirements, procurement processes, tenders, partners and representation.
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Special container & shelter programmes
From requirement to fielded system: specification, design reviews, supplier selection and industrialisation of expandable, ISO and special-purpose containers — backed by his years as owner of Nordic Shelter AS.
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Defence procurement & tender support
Requirement writing, bid strategy and contract negotiation for NATO and Nordic tenders — from someone who has led bilateral and multilateral negotiations on behalf of Norway.
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CBRN protection & ventilation
Protective concepts, filtration and air handling for shelters, command posts, hospitals, laboratories and vehicles — drawing on experience from CBRN operations in the Norwegian Armed Forces.
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Military infrastructure & deployable camps
Planning of infrastructure and deployable support facilities, drawing on staff experience at HQ Defence Command Norway and NATO Airborne Early Warning Force Command.
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Board, strategy & interim leadership
Board seats, strategic reviews and interim management for growth, restructuring and international expansion in defence and security.
Capabilities
Mobile systems for
every thinkable purpose
Turn-key mobile systems — anywhere, anytime, on time. Specified, integrated and delivered to demanding users worldwide.
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Deployable support facilities
Air-transportable, 8 ft high, quick to erect and fully self-sustaining — innovative facilities built for sustained operations.
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NBC filtration & air handling
With Firbach — with fifty years of experience — filtration and air-handling systems for shelters, hospitals, laboratories, command posts, industry and vehicles.
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Missile transport & storage
Developed in-house for deployed air force and air defence units. ADR and UN dangerous-goods compliant, with solutions tailored to a wide range of missile types.
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Fire & rescue mobile systems
With partner Specialist Services: state-of-the-art mobile container systems that support fire and rescue services in the field.
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Rugged modular fuel systems
Field-proven modular fuel, water and sewage containment from Western Global, engineered for military logistics.
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Combat-proven UAV systems
From our partner UAVSAVE: the multi-role Shadowleaf and the T7 / T10 FPV platforms. Specifications on request.
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Custom transport cases
Precision-engineered protective cases from Leafield Cases UK, configured to the equipment they carry.
Civil protection
Shelter filtration for Norway
ABC filters, valves and shelter equipment for public and private shelters.
Selected deliveries
What we deliver
Stein F. Walle
Founder & Owner · Lt.Col. (R), Royal Norwegian Air Force
Heritage
Twenty-five years in uniform.
Twenty more building the industry.
STEWA AS is a privately held Norwegian company, founded in 2005. Its founder brings experience from air defence operations, long-term planning and military infrastructure — nationally and within NATO.
STEWA represents carefully selected manufacturers and develops projects in Norway, Scandinavia and the Middle East — with a network that reaches every continent.
Represented manufacturers
Chosen carefully. Represented personally.
- Firbach
- Western Global
- UAVSAVE
- Leafield Cases
- Specialist Services
- Centurion Group
Meet us at FSi Leverandørmesse (Lillestrøm) and INFO/ERFA (Sundvolden), where STEWA exhibits with its partners.
Questions
Frequently asked
What does STEWA AS do?
STEWA AS is a Norwegian company that supplies special and expandable containers, deployable shelters, NBC/CBRN filtration and air handling, fuel systems, UAVs and transport cases to armed forces and civil protection, and brings experience and expertise to the defence and security industry.
Does STEWA deliver special containers for military use?
Yes. STEWA delivers expandable containers, command posts, mobile medical and sanitary units, workshops, fire and rescue systems, and ADR-compliant missile containers for deployed air force and air defence units.
Does STEWA advise investment companies on the defence sector?
Yes. STEWA advises private equity firms, family offices and other investors on defence and security investments, including commercial and operational due diligence, market assessment, deal sourcing and board roles after investment.
How can a company enter the military market?
STEWA helps companies new to defence map the right customers, understand military requirements and procurement processes, prepare for tenders, find partners and get represented in Norway, Scandinavia and NATO markets.
Can STEWA help a foreign manufacturer enter the Nordic defence market?
Yes. STEWA represents carefully selected foreign manufacturers in Norway and Scandinavia, and advises on market entry, requirements, tenders and partnerships with Nordic armed forces and civil-protection agencies.
Is Stein F. Walle available for consulting, board or interim roles?
Yes. He takes on advisory assignments, board positions and interim leadership in special containers, shelters, CBRN protection, defence procurement and military infrastructure. Contact STEWA to discuss an assignment.
Where is STEWA based?
STEWA AS is based at Mosseveien 39B, 1610 Fredrikstad, Norway (org. no. 988 951 110), and works with clients across Scandinavia, Europe and worldwide.
Contact
Every engagement begins with a conversation.
Tell us about the requirement, the environment and the timeline. We respond personally, in confidence.
- Norway
- +47 41 74 70 70
- France
- +33 7 86 59 16 41
- contact@stewa.no
- Office
- STEWA AS · Mosseveien 39B, 1610 Fredrikstad