Defence Forces to continue framework agreement for software defined tactical routers and their radio links

Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorized on 21st of December the Defence Forces to conclude a framework agreement with Bittium Wireless Ltd on procuring software defined tactical routers and their radio links.

The framework agreement covers delivery years 2021-2024 and all three Services of the Defence Forces will be using the products.

The overall value of the framework agreement, without value added tax, is about EUR 30 million, with a maximum domestic employment effect of about 50 person-years.

Inquiries: Jouko Tuloisela, Senior Ministerial Adviser, Ministry of Defence, tel. +358 295 140 412, and Colonel Eero Valkola, Inspector of Signals, Army Command, tel. +358 299 800 (Defence Forces' switchboard).