Bittium Oyj has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for system support for the software-defined radio based Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Networkâ„¢ (TAC WIN) system and Bittium Tough VoIPâ„¢ communication system, which are meant for tactical communications. The purchase order applies to the year 2023 and includes technical support for the systems and related equipment, software support, maintaining readiness for system support, and system support management. The value of the purchase order is EUR 1.95 million (excluding VAT).

Bittium TAC WIN system forms a broadband backbone network on the battlefield and the Bittium Tough VoIP system enables tactical IP calls and data transfer. Both systems support the combat doctrine of the Finnish Defence Forces where mobility, leading the troops on the move, and effective communications play a key role. The resilient and modular systems are used by all three service branches of the Finnish Defence Forces.

Bittium Tactical Wireless IP network (TAC WIN) is a software-defined radio (SDR) based wireless broadband network system intended for military and public safety use. With the system, MANET (mobile ad hoc network), link, and connection networks can be formed into one logical IP network quickly, no matter what the location is. Bittium TAC WIN is compatible with existing fixed and wireless network infrastructures.

The core of the system is a tactical router that enables users to freely form both wired and wireless broadband data transfer IP connections. The tactical router also enables connections to different types of terminals and other communication systems in order to connect them into a single communication network. In addition to the router, the system comprises three types of radio heads, and each radio head covers its own frequency band area and can be used for flexible formation of optimized network topologies for different communication needs.