Rohde & Schwarz has been chosen by the Águas Azuis Consortium, who are producing the Brazilian Navy’s TAMANDARE class frigates, to be fully responsible for the development, design, production, integration and acceptance of the external and internal communication suite. The company has also announced it will supply Communication Electronic Support Measures (C-ESM).
The Águas Azuis Consortium, formed of ThyssenkruppMarine Systems, Embraer Defense & Security and Atech, has been selected by the Brazilian Navy to construct four surface combatants based on the MEKO A100 design as part of the TAMANDARE programme. All vessels will be built in Brazil with delivery scheduled between 2024 and 2029.
Jack Richardson
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