en.Wedoany.com Reported - KNL (the defense communications specialist within the Telenor Group) has been selected for the approved supplier list of the UK Tactical Communication Systems Framework (RM6393), securing dual appointments for Lot 2 (Systems) and Lot 3 (Components), covering framework agreements worth up to £4.7 billion and £727 million respectively, with an eight-year contract period.

This dual appointment reflects KNL's capability in delivering fully integrated High Frequency (HF) communication systems and specialized components for mission-critical defense operations. KNL joins the framework alongside several military-grade tactical communication and information system suppliers, providing KNL with opportunities to compete for contracts with the UK Armed Forces. During the framework period, individual contracts will be awarded through competitive tenders, progressing from initial testing phases to larger orders. Inclusion in the framework does not guarantee revenue. The framework has an initial term of 36 months, expiring on June 25, 2029, with the total contract period extendable to eight years.

For the Telenor Group, this appointment marks growing momentum in the international secure and reliable communications sector and supports the company's strategic direction—expanding into secure connectivity and mission-critical services against the backdrop of changing geopolitical landscapes in Europe and globally. Dan Ouchterlony, Head of Telenor Amp, stated that with deepening geopolitical uncertainty, the importance of robust and resilient communication solutions has never been greater, and selection for this framework is a clear recognition of KNL's capabilities, enabling it to support a key NATO ally while driving international growth in a strategically important business area.

Selection for the UK framework allows KNL to gain structured insight into future procurement cycles and establish a mature market pathway in one of the world's most advanced and competitive defense sectors. Toni Lindén, CEO of KNL, stated that the UK is a tier-one defense and security market, and this appointment is a significant endorsement of KNL's capabilities, with the company possessing the track record, technology, and recognized position to pursue opportunities.

Previously, KNL has secured several major framework agreements, including long-term framework contracts with the Finnish Defense Forces and the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) for its CNHF communication systems. These contracts cover the period 2025-2035 and represent the first procurement of tactical communication and command control systems under the NORDEFCO framework. Together, these contracts highlight KNL's increasingly important role in strengthening European defense communication capabilities and reflect growing confidence in its technology from defense and security organizations. This momentum is also reflected in KNL's recent financial performance, driven by increased demand for resilient communication solutions as governments prioritize enhancing defense readiness. Toni Lindén stated that this is the result of years of rigorous investment in technology and personnel, and the UK framework gives the company a foothold in a market with a very high entry barrier, planning to win the trust of UK customers, as it has in Scandinavia and the wider Nordic region, by delivering reliable communication systems at critical moments.

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