Thales : A4ESSOR Achieves Acceptance for ESSOR HDR Base Waveform

This step follows two and a half years of development and is crucial for the interoperability of communications between the European Armed Forces.

Oulu, Finland – a4ESSOR SAS (COM)Alliance for ESSOR), a multinational joint venture to develop European technology for secure software-defined radio (ESSOR), has officially adopted its baseline high-speed data waveform (HDR), which has been developed in accordance with ESSOR OC1 SOftware defined Radio – Operational capability 1) a contract signed with OCCAR (Organization Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’ARmement).

The official acceptance of the basic form of high-speed ESSOR data is after successful acceptance tests in Leonardo’s laboratories in Pisa, Italy last November and official acceptance of quality. It rewards two and a half years of development involving all ESSOR industry partners.

A4ESSOR partners will transfer ESSOR HDR Base Waveform to their respective software-defined radio stations (SDRs) as part of the next phase of the project. The final tests for interoperability between the partners’ radio stations will complete the ESSOR OC1 project, with the release of improved and up-to-date ESSOR target waveforms, ready for deployment in the operational field.

The stage reached not only confirms the maturity of ESSOR technology, but also shows that cooperation between different countries and between different companies is a key element in improving European products and the competitiveness of European industries in the global communications market.

a4ESSOR is a joint venture between Bittium (Finland), Indra (Spain), Leonardo (Italy), Radmor (Poland), Rohde & Schwarz (Germany) and Thales (France). The Joint Undertaking shall be responsible for managing industrial activities under the ESSOR program and coordinating the work of the partners.

The ESSOR program was launched in 2009 under the auspices of European Defense Agency (EDA). The aim of the program is to develop a software-defined radio architecture and the new ESSOR HDR WF coalition to facilitate interoperability between the European armed forces.

About ESSOR

The aim of the ESSOR program is to develop pan-European software with software-defined radio (SDR) to improve the ability of the armed forces to cooperate in coalition operations. The program was launched in 2009 under the auspices of European Defense Agency (EDA) and is currently sponsored by the governments of Finland,, France,, Germany,, Italy,, Polandand Spain. The Joint Undertaking Alliance for ESSOR (a4ESSOR SAS) has been selected by the Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’ARmement (OCCAR) to manage an industrial consortium whose members are Bittium from Finland, Indra from Spain, Leonardo from Italy, Radmore from Poland,, Rohde & Schwarz from Germany and Thales from France. In addition to the European High Speed ​​Data Transfer (HDR) waveform, the program has created and validated the definition of a European SDR architecture, which has been transferred and qualified on six different European platforms. The benefits of waveform interoperability are regularly demonstrated through network tests involving different national platforms.

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Jari Sankala

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For a4ESSOR SAS

a4ESSOR SAS is a joint venture organized and existing under the laws of Francecreated by six leading EU companies: Bittium Wireless Ltd., Indra, Leonardo Spa., Radmor SA,, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG and Thales Communications & Security SAS to manage the ESSOR (European Secure SOftware defined Radio) contract awarded by OCCAR-EA and to promote ESSOR products in the SDR community.

President – Lino Lagana – +33 (0) 1 4613 2730 – [email protected]

About Bittium – defense and security

Bittium is a trusted Finnish company with over 35 years of experience in modern radio communication technologies. For the defense and security market, Bittium offers the most modern products and solutions for tactical and secure communications. Tactical communication products and solutions deliver broadband data and voice to all troops on the battlefield. For secure communications, Bittium offers proven mobile devices and confidential cybersecurity solutions. Net sales in 2020 were 78.4 million euros and operating profit was 2.1 million euros. Bittium is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Stock Exchange. www.bittium.com

About Indra

Indra is one of the world’s leading technology and consulting companies and technology partner for the core business operations of its customers worldwide. It is a world leader in providing patented solutions in specific segments of the transport and defense markets and a leading company in the field of digital transformation consulting and information technology in Spain and Latin America through its subsidiary Minsait. Its business model is based on a wide range of its own products, with a high value focus and a high innovation component. In fiscal 2020, Indra generated revenue from 3.043 billion euros, nearly 48,000 employees, local presence in 46 countries and business operations in over 140 countries. www.indracompany.com

Press service: + (34) 91 480 71 12 – [email protected]

For Leonardo

Leonardo, a global high-tech company, is among the world’s top ten players in space, defense and security, and Italy main industrial company. Organized in five business divisions, Leonardo has a significant industrial presence in Italy,, Great Britain,, Poland and USA, where it also works through subsidiaries such as Leonardo DRS (defense electronics) and joint ventures and partnerships: ATR, MBDA,, Telespatio,, Thales Alenia Cosmos and Avio. Leonardo competes in the most important international markets, using its areas of technological and product leadership (helicopters, aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cybersecurity and Space). Listed on Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2019 Leonardo registered consolidated revenues from 13.8 billion euros and invested 1.5 billion euros in research and development. The group has been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) since 2010 and has been named a world leader in sustainability in the space and defense sector for the second consecutive year by DJSI in 2020.

Press contact: Flavia Negreti – +39 334 6378422 – [email protected]

About Radmore

RADMOR SA is part of WB Group the largest Polish private capital group engaged in the defense industry. RADMOR is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of modern radio communication solutions for the army and civilian services. The company carries out defense and security activities of the Polish state, produces military radio stations and distributes civilian radio stations. RADMOR engineers focus on the research and development of modern radio communication systems, as well as devices (pocket devices, backpacks and car radios operating in HF / VHF / UHF and 2.4 GHz bands), waveforms (narrowband / broadband) and specialized software (eg SCA, SCIP, NINE). All these activities are supported by our own accredited laboratory (environmental exposure, EMC compatibility) and production line. RADMOR together with WB Group members provides complete military systems to many armies around the world. www.radmor.com.pl/eng

Press contact: Tomasz Gil – +48 58 76 55 610 / +48 603 993 390 – [email protected]

concerning Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is a leading provider of solutions in the fields of tests and measurements, radio and media, space, defense, security and networks, and cybersecurity. The technology group’s innovative communication, information and security products help industry and government customers provide a safer and more connected world. On June 30, 2020,, Rohde & Schwarz had about 12,300 employees worldwide. The independent group generated a net income of 2.58 billion euros in the fiscal year 2019/2020 (July to June). The company is headquartered in Munich Germany, and has subsidiaries in over 70 countries, with regional centers in Asia and America. Rohde & Schwarz is the main supplier of the joint radio system of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) (SVFuA, serial name: SOVERON D). www.rohde-schwarz.com

Press contact: Denis-P. Merklinghaus – +49 89 4129 15671 – [email protected]

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global technology leader shaping tomorrow’s world today. The group provides solutions, services and products to customers in aeronautics, space, transportation, digital identity and security and defense markets. With 80,000 employees in 68 countries, Thales generates sales of 19 billion euros in 2018 (on a pro forma basis, including Jemalto).

Thales invests in concrete digital innovations – connectivity, big data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity – technologies that help businesses, organizations and governments at their crucial moments.

Press contact: Faïza Zaroual – +33 (0) 7 64 25 99 31 – [email protected]

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