Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF cooperate in drone defense

Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF cooperate in drone defense Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF partner to deliver a comprehensive drone defense solution combining Rohde & Schwarz' expertise in mastering the electromagnetic spectrum and radar sensor technology with TRUMPF's innovative high-energy laser technology for detecting, tracking, and neutralizing drone threats.

Dr. Alexander Orellano, Head of Division Technology Systems, Rohde & Schwarz (left) und Dr. Hagen Zimer, Chief Executive Officer Laser Technology, TRUMPF (right). (Image: Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF)

Munich/ Ditzingen, October 22, 2025 - Leading technology companies Rohde & Schwarz and TRUMPF SE & Co. KG today announced a strategic partnership to develop and offer a comprehensive, domestically-produced counter-drone solution. This collaboration combines the cutting-edge counter-drone solution from Rohde & Schwarz, radar sensing, and TRUMPF's advanced laser technology, enabling powerful detection, tracking, and defense against the growing threat of unauthorized drones on diverse platforms.

Rohde & Schwarz will integrate TRUMPFs high-energy laser system into a comprehensive drone defense ecosystem, providing the ability to effectively detect, track, and neutralize unauthorized drones.

We are proud to partner with TRUMPF to offer a truly sovereign solution for drone defense, says Dr. Alexander Orellano, Head of Division Technology Systems, Rohde & Schwarz. 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.

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, TRUMPF Executive Board member responsible for laser technology. Combined with Rohde & Schwarz' drone defense expertise, we can deliver a truly effective and integrated solution for protecting critical infrastructure and securing sensitive areas.

Both companies understand the need to deploy their technologies solely for defense against emerging security threats, and they now jointly accept that responsibility.

Note to editors:

Rohde & Schwarz provides a system-of-systems approach that offers customers the ability to detect-identify-locate-track-verify-counter-jam malicious and non-cooperative threats in line with their unique, end user requirements. The cutting-edge and operationally proven CUAS solution is designed to intercept drone radiocommunication links; reliably detect and locate drones and their pilots; determine drone direction, enabling rapid response; and includes a multiband jamming functionality.

It now incorporates a laser effector from TRUMPF capable of neutralizing drone threats. Compared to other effectors, laser-based counter-drone systems offer a sustainable and superior solution. They are highly accurate, instantly effective, capable of engaging multiple targets without reloading, rapidly deployable, and eliminate the risk of collateral damage, all at a low cost.

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