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NATO Countries Boost Battlefield Communications with Encrypted Radios
26 Aug
Summary
- KNL, Telenor's Finnish subsidiary, sees rising demand for encrypted portable radios
- Radios provide long-distance voice and data communication without relying on satellites
- Finland and Sweden order over 15 million euros worth of KNL's radios
As of August 2025, Telenor's Finnish subsidiary KNL is reporting a significant increase in demand for its encrypted portable radio units from NATO countries. The company's Cognitive Networked High Frequency (CNHF) manpack radios have caught the attention of several military forces, including those of Norway and other NATO members.
Earlier this month, KNL announced a joint procurement of more than 15 million euros by the Finnish and Swedish armed forces for its CNHF radios. The company's CEO, Toni Linden, stated that this is just the beginning, and they are expecting more substantial orders in the coming years as NATO countries look to strengthen their battlefield communications.
Unlike traditional systems that rely on satellites or private sector networks, KNL's radios provide long-distance voice and data communication without such dependencies. This capability has become increasingly important, especially in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, where the need to connect different hotspots across the country's borders has become a critical challenge.
