“The long-span cooperation between Bittium and the Finnish Defence Forces with the Bittium TAC WIN system has enabled continuous development of the system both for the needs of the Finnish Defence Forces and also for the international markets. Using the software-defined technology we are able to continuously develop the features of our system, thus enabling that our customers have the best possible usability, data transfer capacity and mobility for the changing needs on the battlefield”, says Harri Romppainen, Vice President of Defense at Bittium.

Bittium 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 types of 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.