The Royal Australian Navy Grants Rohde & Schwarz Contract For Communication Systems

Rohde & Schwarz Australia will deliver integrated communication and control systems into the first batch of three Hunter class frigates, the Australian variant of the BAE Systems-designed and built Global Combat Ship.

NAVICS will be the central nervous system of the Hunter frigate’s communications system, providing integrated and reliable internal and external communications and the processing classified information, within a multi-level security environment.

Rohde & Schwarz has operated in Australia for more than 40 years, establishing a sovereign integrated communications system (ICS) and service delivery capability in Australia. This has been further enhanced through technology and knowledge transfer from its parent company in Germany.

Rohde & Schwarz Australia’s workforce has already doubled to deliver on engineering services for the design and manufacture of the ICS and will continue to grow with support of the Hunter program. The company will work closely with BAE Systems Maritime Australia (BAESMA) to maximize opportunities for Australian industry to assist in the manufacture, integration, testing, and commissioning of the ICS.

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