This study explores the relationship between the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service and the Government Offices of Sweden regarding directing, dialogue and coordination of defence intelligence. Semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis of the study's data have led to the development of four themes: balance of power, cultural differences, information flow, and trust and transparency. The results show that the balance of power in the relationship between producer and consumer has changed since the introduction of a national security council, a national security adviser and a coordination function for intelligence at the Prime Minister's Office. The study also shows an increased need to bridge the cultural differences between producers and consumers. The study provides an empirical research contribution to intelligence studies and war studies and contributes to a better understanding of the factors that influence the complex and multifaceted relationship.