Indra Group and Bittium sign Agreement of Intent to collaborate on a fully European military tactical radio communications solution

Indra Group and Bittium have signed today an Agreement of Intent to cooperate in the development of Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions — a key technology in defense modernization- at the Ministry of Defense in Madrid.

The objective of this Agreement of Intent is to explore the transfer of technology from Bittium, with Indra contributing with its extensive experience and expertise in the field of Software Defined Radio (SDR) and waveforms and, additionally, performing the necessary evolution for the implementation in Spain of the required technological and industrial capabilities to develop a European based fully proprietary solution. This solution will ensure European sovereignty over this critical asset meeting Spanish and Allied Armed Forces requirements. 

"With this agreement, we want to take another step forward in Indra's extensive track record in developing proprietary technologies and experience over the past 15 years in the field of SDR technology and waveforms, which has positioned us as a national leader in this area," said Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman of Indra Group.

“We are excited to provide our technology to Indra as a critical asset for the use for the military programs in jointly agreed market areas. Bittium will continue to be a global supplier of tactical communications and SDR radios also in future. With over 40 years of experience, Bittium has been positioned as a forerunner in advanced next generation tactical communication solutions and Software Defined Radios for the modernization of military tactical communications. Together with Indra, we are stronger to meet the requirements in the agreed market areas”, says Petri Toljamo, CEO of Bittium Corporation.

Both Indra Group, in coordination with Spanish authorities, and Bittium are two of the founding members of the a4ESSOR joint venture, which brings together the most advanced companies in Europe working on the development of waveforms specifically designed to enable armies to interoperate more securely and efficiently. Two years ago, NATO adopted one of the high-speed data waveforms developed by this joint venture and approved its use for tactical communications on radio platforms.

Indra Group, a global leader in technology and defense, has a solid track record in the design, development, and delivery of radiocommunication and advanced tactical communication solutions. The company develops and produces radios for critical and military communications and has supplied its solutions to various governments and governmental agencies internationally, including the governments of the United States and Canada, among others.