Bittium’s tactical communications system strengthens 6G Test Centre and supports Finland’s innovation ecosystem
As part of NATO’s DIANA network and Finland’s 6G Flagship programme, the Centre acts as an engine for innovation, enabling dual-use solutions that address both civilian and defence needs.Bittium’s communications system allows the Test Centre to integrate secure tactical communications into its hybrid testbeds, where commercial 5G, satellite systems, and future 6G solutions converge. This gives emerging startups and major players hands-on access to a military-grade software-defined radio system in combination with commercial networks, enabling interoperability trials, resilience assessments, and secure mobility testing under demanding real-world conditions.
“Bittium’s system strengthens the 6G Test Centre’s role as a world-class environment for testing and validating future networks. With this tactical communications system, we can push forward Finland’s leadership in 6G research, supporting innovators from startups to global industry leaders. It ensures the Centre remains central to both our national 6G Flagship programme and international collaboration,” says Hannu Nikurautio, Research Director of the 6G Test Centre.
“By providing our top-of-the-line tactical communications technology, we help advance new concepts that could shape both future commercial networks and secure communications. Partnering with the University of Oulu’s 6G Test Centre, as part of Finland’s 6G Flagship and NATO DIANA, reflects Bittium’s commitment to supporting dual-use innovation on a global scale,” says Tommi Kangas, Senior Vice President, Defense & Security Business Segment, Bittium.
About the 6G Test Centre
The 6G Test Centre at the University of Oulu is part of Finland’s national 6G Flagship research programme and a designated NATO DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) test centre. It provides companies, startups, and international partners with access to world-class testing environments for communications technologies, ranging from laboratory setups to field trials in Arctic and underground conditions. Acting as an engine for innovation, the Centre enables dual-use solutions that serve both civilian and defence needs.
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.
Bittium’s 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.