NATO DIANA Secure Connectivity, Space and Quantum Test Centre

Accelerating innovation in secure communications, space, and quantum technologies.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland hosts a cutting-edge, multi-site test centre dedicated to advancing secure connectivity, space technologies and quantum innovations, together with Aalto University.

Our facilities span from Espoo in the Helsinki capital area to Oulu and Sodankylä, reaching north of the Arctic Circle. This diversity enables robust testing in a wide range of environments - from secure laboratories to challenging Arctic conditions.

Part of the NATO DIANA test centre network

As a key member of NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA), VTT provides state-of-the-art platforms for testing dual-use solutions that serve both civilian and defence applications.

Our focus areas

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Secure connectivity

Test and validate next-generation communication technologies through our 5G/6G and high-performance dual-use test infrastructure. Capabilities include 3GPP radio access networks, O-RAN systems, tactical network environments and advanced cybersecurity testing.

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Space technology

Explore non-terrestrial communication testbeds, satellite simulation tools and remote sensing platforms. Our environments enable research and validation for future satellite constellations and next-generation NTN (non-terrestrial networks) connectivity.

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Quantum technologies

Harness VTT’s world-class quantum capabilities. We provide access to quantum computers, quantum key distribution (QKD) networks and post-quantum cryptography infrastructure — supporting both national and European research initiatives.

From laboratory to field – innovation across environments

With comprehensive laboratory and field testing environments, we support R&D and validation for the most demanding use cases in secure communications, space and quantum technology.

Whether you’re developing dual-use applications, testing system resilience, or exploring quantum-secure communications, our infrastructure enables collaboration, experimentation and acceleration.

Join the innovation ecosystem

Welcome to explore how our test centre can accelerate your innovation in defence, security and beyond.

Kasper Halme
Manager, Defense projects
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