The Croatian Armed Forces are expanding the use of Bittium’s tactical communications solutions for the ground-based communications of the Croatian Air Force. The deployment is part of the modernization of the Croatian Armed Forces’ command-and-control system’s communications that began in 2022, carried out in cooperation with Bittium’s Croatian partner IntellByte INFO and the Croatian Armed Forces. As part of the project, Bittium’s tactical communications system and software-defined radios have been deployed in phases. This further strengthens the role of Bittium’s network as an enabler of secure, resilient, and interoperable communications across different operational domains.
Building on the successful adoption of Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) and Bittium Tough SDR Vehicular™ radios within the Croatian Navy and Land Forces, the next phase of the deployment continues the Armed Forces’ progress in modernizing command-and-control communications. The seamless IP-based network is now being expanded to also cover ground-based communications of the Croatian Air Force, improving the execution of joint operations across different military branches and operational environments. The phased implementation approach enables the gradual integration of new users and capabilities while maintaining compatibility with existing systems and ensuring uninterrupted operational readiness.
“Extending the tactical network to Air Force use is a strong indication of trust in our solution’s performance, scalability, and interoperability,” said Tommi Kangas, Senior Vice President of Bittium’s Defence & Security business segment. “It also demonstrates how a unified IP–based network can effectively support modern joint operations across multiple domains.”
The expansion is carried out under a four-year framework agreement between IntellByte INFO, Bittium’s Croatian partner and provider of IT solutions, and the Croatian Ministry of Defence. The agreement covers the supply and integration of tactical communications systems for use by different branches of the Croatian Armed Forces. The purchase order received by Bittium for the latest expansion phase is valued at approximately EUR 1.9 million. In addition to TAC WIN system’s products and Tough SDR Vehicular radios, Bittium will supply the Armed Forces with accessories, waveform software for communications in different use cases, device management software for enabling deployment and management of the radios, and lifecycle services.