Bittium Corporation
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Bittium and Nokia Demonstrated a Hybrid Tactical Communications Network for the Finnish Defence Forces

Bittium Corporation press release on April 30, 2025, at 2.00 pm. (CEST +1)

Bittium, a leading supplier of resilient tactical communications networks based on software-defined radio technology, and Nokia, a technology innovation leader delivering secure, reliable and resilient networks for defense communications, recently combined their solutions into a hybrid tactical communications network. The companies showcased the joint solution in a demonstration for the Finnish Defence Forces. The hybrid network enables the integration of Nokia’s military-grade 4G/5G bubbles as part of the tactical communications network and collaboration with other authorities that are using 4G/5G networks.  

The demonstration showed the interoperability of Bittium’s and Nokia’s solutions as a hybrid tactical network where Bittium’s distributed tactical communications network independent from servers is in a key role. During the demonstration, the hybrid network was applied to different use cases, including delivery of voice across the network regardless of the terminal device, use of situational awareness applications, and transmission of video feed over the network.

“Our high-performance and interference-resistant communications system offers an excellent interface also for other communication solutions. The collaborative demonstration with Nokia proved the integrability of Nokia’s 4G/5G network technology with Bittium’s tactical communications system. The 4G/5G solutions complement tactical communications networks and the formed hybrid network expands the network used for operative command,” said Tommi Kangas, Senior Vice President of Bittium’s Defense & Security business segment.

Giuseppe Targia, Head of Space and Defense at Nokia, said: "This milestone in interoperability is a game-changer for mission-critical operations, seamlessly integrating Bittium's tactical communications solutions with our military-grade 4G/5G technology. By delivering secure and resilient connectivity with high data speeds, we empower real-time data and enhanced operational agility in even the most challenging environments."

The demonstrated solution consisted of Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) and Bittium Tough SDR™ vehicle and soldier radios, which were networked with Bittium TAC WIN Waveform™ and connected the mobile 4G/5G users to the hybrid network. The 4G/5G bubbles were formed using Nokia’s vehicular Banshee Mobile Radio (BMR) and Banshee Tactical Radio (BTR) which was carried in a backpack worn by a soldier. The BMR and BTR provided the network connectivity for smartphones, including Bittium Tough Mobile™2, that used a situational awareness application. Bittium Tough VoIP Service™ enabled voice across the hybrid network.
 

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Bittium
Tommi Kangas
Senior Vice President, Defense & Security
Tel. +358 40 344 2789 (group communications)
Email: [email protected]

Nokia Press Office
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About Bittium - Defense & Security

As a trusted supplier in the Defense & Security market with 40 years of experience in advanced radio communication technologies, we provide next-generation resilient and mobile tactical communications systems for defense forces and secure communication solutions for governments and authorities. Our products and systems for tactical communications bring broadband data and voice seamlessly to all troops across the battlefield. The offering is completed by mobile devices and cyber security solutions certified up to CONFIDENTIAL and NATO Restricted levels.

In addition to the products and systems supplied to the Defense & Security market, Bittium offers solutions focused on measuring and processing of biosignals as well as R&D services and wireless embedded solutions. Bittium’s net sales in 2024 were EUR 85.2 million and operating profit EUR 8.6 million. Bittium is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. www.bittium.com

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As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

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