Swedish dive equipment pioneer enters new phase under defence-focused ownership.
Poseidon rebreathers at the company's headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Credit: Peter Symes)
The Swedish dive equipment manufacturer Poseidon Diving Group has been acquired by Argo Defence Group, marking a significant new chapter for one of the diving industry’s most innovative and long-standing brands.
Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Poseidon has built a global reputation for advanced breathing systems designed for demanding environments. Its equipment is widely used by recreational, technical and professional divers, as well as by military and public-sector users operating in cold water and other challenging conditions. In recent years, the company has seen growing interest from defence customers, contributing to strong commercial momentum.
Under the terms of the acquisition, Argo Defence Group becomes the majority owner of Poseidon, with the company continuing to operate independently within the group. Poseidon’s current management team remains in place, led by CEO Jonas Brandt, ensuring continuity in both strategy and day-to-day operations.
Argo Defence Group has positioned the acquisition as a strategic fit with its focus on high-technology companies serving defence and security markets. Poseidon’s expertise in life-support systems, sensor technology and closed-circuit rebreathers aligns closely with these ambitions, while access to greater financial and industrial resources may support further research and development.
For the global diving community, Poseidon is a brand closely associated with engineering-led innovation, from early regulator designs to modern rebreathers and solid-state oxygen sensing. At X-Ray Mag, our relationship with Poseidon goes back nearly three decades, and we have followed the company’s development through numerous product launches and technical milestones.
The acquisition highlights Poseidon’s increasing importance at the intersection of diving technology and defence applications, while raising broader questions about how specialist manufacturers balance professional, military and civilian markets in a changing global landscape.
