Munich, Germany 08-Apr-2025

Rohde & Schwarz leads the way in secure military communications with SATURN

Rohde & Schwarz , leveraging its expertise in secure military communications, is poised to support the transition to SATURN, a NATO-designated, highly secure, and interoperable waveform technology, with a proven track record of deploying thousands of SATURN radios across various global platforms.

Rohde & Schwarz today highlighted its pivotal role in being one of the first to implement the Second-Generation Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN) standard. As NATO's standard UHF coalition waveform, SATURN is offering highly reliable transmission of voice and data. It is expected to replace the legacy HAVE QUICK waveform in operational use.

Rohde & Schwarz has extensive expertise in secure military communications, garnered from decades of developing cutting-edge waveforms. With the company's commitment to delivering innovative, secure solutions for the world's most critical communications, it has successfully supplied and commissioned thousands of SATURN radios and embedded solutions for NATO and allied partners. With SATURN/HAVE QUICK already installed and operational in thousands of radios across NATO, the company reaffirms its position as the European market leader in secure communications.

SATURN has earned the distinction of being designated as a NATO Minimum Military Requirement (MMR) for maritime and air operations interoperability, ensuring seamless connectivity across allied forces. Its advanced fast frequency-hopping waveform provides superior jamming resistance, safeguarding critical military communications against evolving threats. Compliance with NATO STANAG 4372 facilitates SATURN’s integration across various platforms, including naval, air, and ground stations.

"As a trusted partner in secure communications and software-defined radios, we're thrilled to support the transition from HAVE QUICK to SATURN, enhancing security and interoperability for our NATO and allied partners," said Markus Dolfen, Vice President, Secure Communications, Rohde & Schwarz.

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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 2.93 billion in the 2023/2024 fiscal year (July to June). On June 30, 2024, Rohde & Schwarz had more than 14,400 employees worldwide.

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