German company Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) has contracted Italy’s ELT Group to provide electronic warfare (EW) components for the German Navy’s F124-class frigates and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick-class multirole frigates, the two companies announced on 27 February.
The collaboration is founded on ELT Group’s capability to provide high-calibre solutions that align with Rohde & Schwarz’ stringent technical and commercial standards, as well as the synergistic fit between both companies’ portfolios, the companies stated.
In October 2024 R&S was commissioned by the German Federal Office for Equipment, Information Technology and Use (BAAINBw) to supply and integrate systems for communications, radar electronic support measures and radar countermeasures (C-ESM/R-ESM/R-ECM) from its KORA family for the German Navy’s three F124 Sachsen-class frigates. In July 2024, meanwhile, R&S was contracted to supply C-ESM/R-ESM systems for Poland’s three Miecznick-class multi-role frigates. The R&S systems enhance the ships’ situational awareness and strengthen their early warning and self-protection capabilities.
ELT Group’s engagement is part of the framework of these contracts through the supply of its most advanced R-ESM and R-ECM solutions.
“We are continuing our successful collaboration from the F126 project and look forward to a trustworthy co-operation,” Alexander Philipp, managing director for Rohde & Schwarz Vertriebs explained. “ELT Group’s team has delivered a meaningful expansion to the established R&S KORA solution. This order represents a significant milestone in the collaboration between the two companies and the German-Italian defence co-operation.”
“We are very pleased with the signing of these important contracts with Rohde & Schwarz,” added Domitilla Benigni, ELT Group CEO and chief operating officer. “They represent a starting point to further strengthen the value proposition towards our customers, enhanced even more by our longstanding presence in Europe. We look forward to working closely to ensure its successful execution.”
