KNL Networks

About KNL Networks

KNL Networks Oy, a Finnish technology company acquired by Telenor Maritime in 2020, specializes in providing secure, long-range connectivity solutions independent of satellite and GNSS systems. The company designs and manufactures Cognitive Narrowband HF (CNHF) software-defined radios and related network solutions.

Operating primarily in the defense, security, and maritime sectors, KNL Networks serves clients that require robust communication in challenging and remote environments where traditional networks are unavailable or unreliable. Its core offering is a communication system that utilizes wideband HF radio to create a resilient data network, enabling beyond-line-of-sight voice and data transmission. The technology is designed for military and security operations across land, sea, and air domains, as well as for maritime digitalization.

The business model centers on the sale of its proprietary radio hardware, such as the CNHF1 Manpack Radio, and the provision of its independent network infrastructure. Following its acquisition, the company has been positioned as Telenor Maritime's dedicated unit for the defense and security market, indicating a strategic focus on government and military contracts.