It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

It’s not a storm — it’s the climate

Can This Tech Fix the Military’s Biggest Weakness?

1 October 2025

In this episode of the Protect Europe Podcast (PEP), Colin Brown talks with Henry Härm and Oliver Tiit two of the co-founders of Wayren, a company focused on providing reliable communication solutions for defense forces.

They discuss Wayren’s vision for the future, the founders’ military backgrounds, current operational challenges, and the importance of reliable communication in modern warfare. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of communication protocols, the impact of packet loss, and the role of hardware in their solutions.

The Founders highlight the feedback from military exercises, the role of strategic partnerships, and the challenges of military procurement.

TAKEAWAYS:

  • Wayren aims to revolutionize communication in the defense forces.
  • Reliable communication is essential for effective military operations.
  • The founders’ military experience informs their product development.
  • Current operations focus on scaling sales and production readiness.
  • De-centralized communication systems enhance resilience in the field.
  • Packet loss significantly impacts communication effectiveness.
  • Innovative protocols are needed to handle high packet loss rates.
  • Hardware plays a crucial role in ensuring practical usability.
  • Feedback from military exercises highlights the system’s reliability.
  • Strategic partnerships can enhance sales channels and market reach.