Finland Signs $2.3M CNHF Radio deal with KNL
KNL has received a new order from the Finnish Defence Forces for CNHF radios, software features, and software maintenance services, a contract valued at EUR 2 million ($2.3 million).
The company said the order follows a larger EUR 15 million ($17.4 million) joint procurement placed in August by the Finnish Defence Forces and Sweden’s FMV under a framework agreement signed earlier this year.
According to KNL, deliveries to the Finnish Defence Forces will begin immediately. The agreement expands Finland’s adoption of CNHF radios, a software-defined system designed to support long-range, resilient communication in contested environments.
As noted by the company, “All CNHF radios are software-defined radios enabling continuous development and updates,” a feature intended to ensure the equipment remains adaptable amid evolving operational demands.
KNL said the software-centered approach gives the Finnish Defence Forces a communication system that can evolve through updates over the life of the platform. The company described its maintenance model as an assurance that “the system is always up to date and a future-proof solution for years to come.” Under the newest order, KNL will also provide additional software features and maintenance support.
The CNHF system includes an integrated user interface built into the software package. According to the company, the interface “revolutionises the user experience with its unique features that are not found anywhere else,” highlighting the emphasis on usability for personnel operating the radios in the field.
The order reflects increasing cooperation between Finland and Sweden under NORDEFCO, the Nordic defence framework designed to improve interoperability and joint capability development. The earlier EUR 15 million procurement in August marked one of the more visible examples of combined investment since the framework agreement was signed. This latest contract continues that trend by expanding the communications architecture shared by Nordic forces.
For Finland, modernizing its communications backbone has become a priority as European militaries adjust to more demanding operational environments, from electronic warfare challenges to dispersed troop deployments. With Finland now aligned closely with Nordic partners and operating alongside NATO members on a regular basis, interoperable long-range communications are becoming central to how its military plans for deterrence and collective defense.