Bittium has made a significant donation to the 6G Test Centre at the University of Oulu by providing a tactical communications system for its use. As part of NATO’s DIANA network and Finland’s 6G Flagship programme, the Centre acts as an engine for innovation, enabling development of 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 military-grade software-defined radio system, enabling interoperability trials, resilience assessments, and secure mobility testing under demanding real-world conditions.

“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,” said Tommi Kangas, Senior Vice President of Bittium’s Defense & Security business segment.

“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. The donation ensures the Centre remains central to both our national 6G Flagship programme and international collaboration,” said Hannu Nikurautio, Research Director of the 6G Test Centre.