Swedish Defense orders pilot study of new radio systems from Sectra

12/16/2002 3:45 AM EST

The Swedish Defense has ordered a pilot study of the next generation of
military radio systems from Sectra.

For the past two years, the Swedish Defense has been exchanging
experiences with the US military regarding the next generation of
military radio systems. As part of this cooperation, Sectra has been
selected to conduct a pilot study of flexible radio systems.

"Communications are an increasingly vital factor in military operations
and this order is of strategic importance to Sectra," says Tommy
Waszkiewicz, President of Sectra Communications AB. "Sectra has long-
standing experience in the field of state-of-the-art radio design and we
are honored to have been entrusted by the Swedish Defense to contribute
our expertise. We are able to integrate a high level of security into
the radio systems we develop for the future, thanks to our unique
encryption skills," Tommy Waszkiewicz adds.

The next generation of military radio systems must be adaptable and
capable of being used on both a national and international basis in
conjunction with joint military exercises and campaigns. It must be
possible to use the same radio in different radio systems, simply by
replacing the software. As a result of the new radio system, operative
military units will require smaller amounts of equipment in the future,
while retaining the same functionality in terms of communicating with
several different control and communication systems.

Sectra Communications AB develops and sells eavesdrop-secure mobile
communication systems and high-speed encryption systems for telecom and
data lines. Customers consist of the defense forces and government
agencies in Europe and other NATO countries that impose rigorous demands
on their communications security. Sectra offers leading-edge encryption
expertise and is one of the world's leading companies in the design and
development of secure communications systems. With its market share of
approximately 80%, the company is by far the leading supplier of secure
communication and IT systems to the Swedish Defense.

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Jan-Olof Brüer, President and Chief Executive Officer Sectra AB
Ph +46-13-23 52 09,  
Tommy Waszkiewicz, President Sectra Communications AB,
Ph: +46-13-23 52 47,  

Read more about Sectra on http://www.sectra.se

Sectra's operations
Since the mid-1980s, Sectra has successfully conducted development and
sales of high-technology IT and telecom products. Today, the business
includes products in medical systems, secure communication systems and
wireless information systems.
Activities within secure communication systems are carried out in the
wholly-owned subsidiary Sectra Communications AB.
Sectra AB is located in the Mjärdevi Science Park in Linköping and grew
out of research conducted at the University of Linköping. Operations are
carried out in seven countries, with 260 employees. Sales in fiscal year
2001/02 amounted to SEK 426 million. Sectra has been listed on the O-
List of the Stockholm Exchange since March 1999.