The purchase order
and the purchase option are continuation of the delivery contract signed
between EB and the Finnish Defence Forces in September 2011 and related
product deliveries that began in December 2012. In accordance with the
contract EB is developing the Tactical Wireless IP Network for the Finnish
Defence Forces and delivers software defined radios that are the basis
for the EB TAC WIN system.
“The purchased products represent the latest technology in tactical
communication by enabling the use of Internet-like data networks when
commanding mobile troops of the Army. The Tactical Wireless IP Network
system is combat proof, independent from external data networks and
highly automated. Software-based functionality enables cost-efficient
development and adaptability during the whole lifespan of the system.
It is a high-quality data transfer solution for both national and international
operations.” states Colonel Harri Virtanen, Assistant Chief of
Staff G6, Finnish Army.
“We are happy that the successful collaboration between EB and
the Finnish Defence Forces is continuing in renewing the tactical data
transfer systems for the Finnish Defence Forces. The good quality and
high performance of the products are a result of our many years of experience
and knowhow in the field of communication and radio technology and good
cooperation with the Finnish Defence Forces. The Tactical Wireless IP
Network is a new generation broadband wireless backbone network that
can in addition to the Finnish Defence Forces’ application and
because of the qualities for the system, be deployed also for example
in public safety applications in disaster response situations .”
says Harri Romppainen, Vice President of Defense at EB.
The EB Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) is a 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. It is compatible with existing fixed and wireless network
infrastructures. The core of the system is a software defined radio
based tactical router, which is versatile, easily adaptable to different
needs and can be easily updated with software for future needs. With
the tactical router users can freely form both wired and wireless broadband
data transfer connections. The system comprises also three radio heads,
and each radio head covers its own frequency band area and can be used
for flexible formation of different network topologies for different
communication needs. All the products of the system are designed for
harsh conditions, and thanks to the system’s automated functions
the implementation of the system can be done quickly.
The value of the received purchase order is EUR 6.8 million (excl. VAT).
The order has no significant impact on EB’s net sales, operating
result or balance sheet. It has also no effect on EB’s outlook
for the year 2014, published on April 30, 2014 in EB’s Interim
Report January-March 2014, and the guidance for the year 2014 remains
unchanged. The value of the purchase option is EUR 5.7 million (excl.
VAT).
