Munich / Ditzingen oct 22, 2025

Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF combine technological expertise for drone defense

Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF have agreed on a strategic partnership to develop and deploy a comprehensive, sovereign counter-drone solution. The technology companies will pool their expertise to provide effective defense against the growing threat of unauthorized drones.

Unauthorized drones pose an increasing security risk: They penetrate protected areas, endanger the security of people and disrupt operations. Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF SE & Co. KG have therefore decided to effectively counter these new risks posed by unmanned objects with a joint, domestically manufactured anti-drone solution.

The technology companies, both leading in their fields, will combine existing technologies for this purpose. TRUMPF is market leader in machine tools and lasers for industrial manufacturing. With its solutions, Rohde & Schwarz enables a safer and connected world. A wide range of products for protecting critical infrastructure has been part of the company’s portfolio for years. The collaboration combines the state-of-the-art counter-drone solution from Rohde & Schwarz and radar sensing with the innovative laser technology from TRUMPF. Rohde & Schwarz will integrate the TRUMPF high-energy laser system into a complete drone defense ecosystem that can effectively detect, track and neutralize unauthorized drones.

Dr. Alexander Orellano, Executive Vice President Technology Systems at Rohde & Schwarz, says: "We are proud to partner with TRUMPF to offer a sovereign solution for drone defense. This collaboration leverages the strengths of both companies to address critical security needs. Investing in European defense, and specifically counter-drone technology, is of utmost importance."

Dr. Hagen Zimer, TRUMPF Executive Board member responsible for laser technology, explains: "Our laser technology, our expertise in beam guidance and shaping, and our internally anchored supply chain of system-critical subcomponents offer a highly innovative solution for drone defense. Combined with the drone defense expertise of Rohde & Schwarz, we can deliver a truly effective and integrated solution for protecting critical infrastructure and securing sensitive areas."

The partnership between the privately owned technology companies, both with an awareness of social responsibility, provides a comprehensive solution that can meet the changing challenges posed by unmanned objects. The combined expertise of both companies will enable customers a sovereign and technologically advanced defense against drone-based threats.

Press & media contact

Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity Divisions. For over 90 years, the global technology group has pushed technical boundaries with developments in cutting-edge technologies. The company's leading-edge products and solutions empower industrial, regulatory and government customers to attain technological and digital sovereignty. The privately owned, Munich based company can act independently, long-term and sustainably. Rohde & Schwarz generated net revenue of EUR 3.16 billion in the 2024/2025 fiscal year (July to June). On June 30, 2025, Rohde & Schwarz had more than 15,000 employees worldwide.

R&S® is a registered trademark of Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG.

TRUMPF SE & Co. KG

TRUMPF is a high-tech company offering manufacturing solutions in the fields of machine tools and laser technology. It drives digital connectivity in manufacturing through consulting, platform products and software. TRUMPF is one of the technology and market leaders in highly versatile machine tools for sheet metal processing and in the field of industrial lasers. In 2024/25, TRUMPF employed 18,300 people and generated sales of 4.3 billion euros (preliminary figures). With about 90 companies, the TRUMPF Group is represented in nearly every European country as well as in North America, South America and Asia. The company has production facilities in Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, the United States, Mexico and China.

Find out more about TRUMPF at www.trumpf.com