Technology companies Rohde & Schwarz and Trumpf have announced a strategic partnership to develop and deliver a comprehensive and nationally produced drone defense solution. This collaboration combines Rohde & Schwarz's drone defense solution in the field of electromagnetics, radar sensor technology and Trumpf's laser technology. This will enable detection, tracking and defense against the growing threat of drones on various platforms. The expertise of both companies will provide customers with a defense against drone-based threats. Rohde & Schwarz will integrate Trumpf's high-energy laser system into a complete drone defense ecosystem.

Drone defense: combination of radar and laser technology

The cooperation combines the strengths of both companies:

• Rohde & Schwarz provides expertise in the electromagnetic spectrum and radar sensor technology and
• Trumpf contributes high-energy laser technology, expertise in beam guidance and shaping as well as an internally anchored supply chain of system-critical subcomponents.

Rohde & Schwarz will integrate Trumpf's high-energy laser system into a complete drone defense ecosystem.

"Highly innovative solution for drone defense"

"We are proud to work with Trumpf to provide a sovereign solution for drone defense," says Dr. Alexander Orellano, Head of the Technology Systems Division at Rohde & Schwarz.

"This collaboration combines the strengths of both companies to address critical security needs. Investment in European defense, and in drone defense technology in particular, is of paramount importance."

"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," explains Dr. Hagen Zimer, the Trumpf board member responsible for laser technology.

"The combination with Rohde & Schwarz's drone defense expertise enables us to deliver a truly effective and integrated solution to protect critical infrastructure and secure sensitive areas."

Focus of drone defense on defensive use

Both companies emphasize that their drone defense technologies are to be used exclusively defensively to deal with the growing security risks posed by drones - a responsibility they now want to share.

Sources: TRUMPF SE + Co KG