_{The Defence Forces Logistics Command and Senop have signed a letter of intent on the development of weapon-mounted laser sights and helmet-mounted image intensifiers for soldiers. The letter of intent was signed at the Logistics Command Headquarters in Tampere on 22 May 2019.}

_{The letter of intent is associated with the enhancement of the Finnish Army’s ability to fight in the dark. The goal of the development cooperation is to create a procurement capacity in the Defence Forces for domestic night-fighting equipment that combine high performance, security of supply, cost-efficiency and compatibility with the current and future soldier’s kits.} 

_{– The development of Finnish defence capability is our top priority. The products and systems we manufacture are suitable for Finnish conditions and systems. Close collaboration enables us to meet the future defence needs in the best possible way, says Aki Korhonen, CEO of Senop.}

_{More information:
CEO Aki Korhonen, Senop Oy, tel. +358 20 7343 500 (switchboard)
Inspector of Infantry, Colonel Rainer Peltoniemi, Army Command, tel. +358 299 800 (switchboard)}

_{Senop’s advanced night vision solutions enable situational awareness as well as increased firepower and mobility. We cooperate closely with our customers to ensure advantage and reliability in extreme conditions around the world. Senop’s high-quality solutions are designed and built in Finland with over 75 years of tradition and know-how. Senop is a part of the Patria Group. www.senop.fi}

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_{Puolustusvoimat ja Senop Oy solmivat aiesopimuksen valonvahvistimien ja lasertähtäinten kehitystyöstä}

_{Puolustusvoimien logistiikkalaitos ja Senop ovat solmineet aiesopimuksen yhteistyöstä taistelijan kypäräkiinnitteisten valonvahvistimien ja asekiinnitteisten lasertähtäinten kehittämisessä. Sopimus allekirjoitettiin Puolustusvoimien logistiikkalaitoksen esikunnassa Tampereella 22.5.2019.}

_{Aiesopimus liittyy maavoimien pimeätaistelukyvyn kehittämiseen. Kehitysyhteistyöllä pyritään tuottamaan puolustusvoimille hankintavalmius kotimaisille pimeätaisteluvälineille, joissa yhdistyvät korkea suorituskyky, huoltovarmuus, kustannustehokkuus sekä yhteensopivuus nykyisen ja tulevan taistelijan varustuksen kanssa.} 

_{– Suomen puolustusvalmiuden kehittäminen on ykkösprioriteettimme. Valmistamamme tuotteet ja järjestelmät soveltuvat suomalaisiin olosuhteisiin ja järjestelmiin. Tiivistä yhteistyötä tekemällä voimme vastata myös maanpuolustuksen tuleviin tarpeisiin parhaalla mahdollisella tavalla, toteaa Senopin toimitusjohtaja Aki Korhonen.}

_{Lisätietoja:
Toimitusjohtaja Aki Korhonen, Senop Oy, p. 020 7343 500 (vaihde)
Jalkaväen tarkastaja eversti Rainer Peltoniemi, Maavoimien esikunta, p. 0299 800 (vaihde)}

_{Senop Oy on edistyksellisten pimeänäköratkaisujen toimittaja ja tilannetietoisuuden ja vaikuttamisen mahdollistaja. Teemme tiivistä yhteistyötä asiakkaidemme kanssa varmistaaksemme tuotteidemme toimivuuden äärimmäisissä olosuhteissa ympäri maailmaa. Senopin korkealaatuiset ratkaisut ovat suunniteltu ja valmistettu Suomessa yli 75 vuoden osaamisella ja ammattitaidolla. Senop on osa Patria-konsernia. www.senop.fi}

_{Senop will attend LASER World of PHOTONICS 2019 Trade Fair with Congress for Photonics Components, Systems and Applications, in Munich, Germany.}

_{You are welcome to visit us to discuss latest developments in Senop customer-oriented services for optics and your needs in the future. We are specialized in high precision glass optics and have over 78 years of experience and expertise in optics.}

_{We are at booth 127 (Hall B3) between 24 - 27 June 2019.}

_{We are pleased to announce that the Canadian Kaycom has entered into a representative agreement with Senop’s Optronics business unit. The aim of this agreement is to increase Senop’s market share in opto-electronical devices in the Canadian military market.}

_{Kaycom has an over 40-year heritage of delivering value added products and services to Canadian Department of National Defence and has become known as a reliable and dedicated company.}

_{We are truly excited to have partnered with Kaycom and look forward the results of our future cooperation.}

_{Please contact for more information:
Sales Director Jaakko Oivanen, tel. +358 50 4125183 jaakko.oivanen@senop.fi or
Business Unit Director Jukka Jaatinen, tel. +358 400 688914, jukka.jaatinen@senop.fi}

Aki Korhonen, MSc (Tech.), has been appointed as CEO of Millog’s subsidiary, Senop Oy. He will start in his new position on 28 November 2018. Korhonen is transferring from Valmet, where he was Director of Analysers, Measurements and Performance Solutions. Aki has lengthy experience in international managerial positions in the automation industry.

Korhonen will join Senop as the company expands into international markets. Senop’s container integration business is already highly international. Over the last few years, Senop has also been developing a portfolio of high-tech optoelectronic products with international market appeal. These products include a hyperspectral camera, and image intensifiers and laser designators that harness next-generation freeform technology. Under its new CEO, Senop will proactively develop its global network of representatives and further enhance its product portfolio.

“The Finnish Defence Forces will continue to be Senop’s most important customer and R&D partner. Our long-standing and close cooperation with the Finnish Defence Forces has led Senop to produce some of the best-suited products for the defence and security sector,” says Sami Pitkänen, Chairman of Senop’s Board of Directors.

Aki Korhonen believes that the quality, reliability and high-tech nature of Senop’s products will create a firm foundation for expanding international operations in the defence and security sector. Senop’s current priorities are to build up the sales network, forge partnerships, and develop a next-generation core technology for optronics.

“I believe that my experience, in both international business and leading a high-tech product unit, will promote the attainment of Senop’s objectives,” says Korhonen.

“We would like to thank Senop’s current CEO, Mika Räty, for his input and efforts, which have helped Senop rise to its current position and become a recognised and reliable partner with specialist expertise in container-based integration projects, high-tech sensors and optoelectronic products,” adds Pitkänen.

For additional information, contact:
Chairman of the Board, Senop Oy, Sami Pitkänen, tel. +358 (0)40 504 6970, sami.pitkanen@millog.fi