KNL
KNL Networks Oy
Oulu, Finland
About
Founded in 2011, KNL is a defense prime contractor based in Oulu, Finland working in communications & satcom, radar & sensors.
KNL is a Finnish defence technology company headquartered in Oulu, Finland, developing beyond-line-of-sight HF communication solutions for defence and security customers. Its proprietary Cognitive Networked HF (CNHF) software-defined radios provide automatic spectrum sensing, fast link establishment and encrypted data links for tactical use on land, sea and in special forces operations. Product lines include the CNHF1 radio, the CNHF Manpack and the CNHF Evolve upgrade device. Founded in 2011 as Kyynel, the company was acquired by Telenor Maritime Oy in 2020 and became a standalone defence business unit in 2023. Its radios were procured by the Finnish Defence Forces and FMV under a NORDEFCO C4I framework agreement. KNL is a member of the Telenor Group.
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CNHF1 Radio
HF radio
Cognitive networked HF software-defined radio with automatic channel selection, automatic link establishment and up to 153 kbps wideband data rates.
CNHF Manpack
ViewManpack HF radio
Portable cognitive networked HF radio with wideband data up to 300 kbps, automatic multihop networking and encryption for SATCOM-denied environments.
CNHF Evolve
HF/VHF radio upgrade device
Turn-key device that upgrades existing HF and VHF radios with secure digital voice, data and interoperability for legacy systems.
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ISO 9001
ISO 27001
AQAP 2110
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Signal Cross with Clasp decorations