2017-08-09 13:45:11 CEST

2017-08-09 13:45:11 CEST


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Bittium Wireless Ltd, subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, and Finnish Defence Forces have signed Framework Agreement for Bittium TAC WIN products


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Free for publication on August 9, 2017 at 2.45pm (CEST +1)

Bittium Wireless Ltd, subsidiary of Bittium Corporation, and Finnish Defence
Forces have signed Framework Agreement for Bittium TAC WIN products

Oulu, Finland, August 9, 2017 – Bittium Wireless Ltd, subsidiary of Bittium
Corporation, and the Finnish Defence Forces have signed a Framework Agreement
for the purchase of Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) system
products. The Framework Agreement covers the years 2018-2020, and if
materialized in full, the total value of the agreement is EUR 30 million (excl.
VAT). According to the Framework Agreement, Finnish Defence Forces will issue
separate purchase orders for the products each year. The Framework Agreement has
no effect on Bittium's financial outlook for the year 2017, published on August
9, 2017 in Bittium's Half Year Financial Report January-June 2017.

”The Framework Agreement helps us to inform equipment pricing to different
military branches, collect equipment needs from different units for each year,
and make respective purchase orders collectively”, says Chief of C3-sector,
Major (Eng.) Jari Viuho, Finnish Defence Forces Logistics Command, Joint Systems
Centre.

”The Framework Agreement is an excellent proof of the field applicability of our
products, as well as a show of confidence from the Finnish Defence Forces
regarding our work. We continue the good cooperation and the product deliveries
with enthusiasm over the coming years”, says Mr. Hannu Huttunen, CEO of Bittium.

The Framework Agreement is continuation to the long cooperation between the
Finnish Defence Forces and Bittium. It will continue the renewal of the Finnish
Defence Forces’ command, control and communications system, where the Software
Defined Radio based Bittium TAC WIN system acts as the backbone for tactical
data transfer. Bittium TAC WIN provides broadband IP network connections for
mobile communication stations and command posts. In the reformed combat doctrine
of the Finnish Defence Forces, mobility, leading the troops on the move and
effective communications play a key role.

Bittium announced on July 6, 2017 that the Finnish Minister of Defence Jussi
Niinistö had authorized Finnish Defence Forces to purchase Software Defined
Radio based Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) system products
meant for tactical data transfer.

Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™

Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) is a Software Defined Radio 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.
Tactical router enables also connections to different types of terminals and
other communication systems connecting them into a one 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. 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. Due to the software-based functionality of the Bittium TAC WIN system,
it can be easily updated with additional performance cost-efficiently during the
whole lifespan of the system.

More information on the Bittium TAC WIN system and the related products:

http://www.bittium.com/products__services/defense/bittium_tactical_wireless_ip_ne
twork.

Oulu, August 9, 2017
Hannu Huttunen
CEO

Further information:

Jari Sankala
Senior Vice President, Defense & Security
Tel. +358 40 344 3507

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Bittium

Bittium specializes in the development of reliable, secure communications and
connectivity solutions, leveraging its 30 year legacy of expertise in advanced
radio communication technologies. Bittium provides innovative products and
services, customized solutions based on its product platforms and R&D services.
Complementing its communications and connectivity solutions, Bittium offers
proven information security solutions for mobile devices and portable computers.
From November 2016 onwards, Bittium offers its customers also healthcare
technology products and services in biosignal measuring in the areas of
cardiology, neurology, rehabilitation, occupational health and sports medicine.
Net sales in 2016 was EUR 64.2 million and operating profit was EUR 2.5 million.
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