Rohde & Schwarz

Organisation Overview

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology group striving for a safer and connected world. In air traffic control, the company has been a trusted partner for safety-critical communications for decades, supporting air navigation service providers, airports and ATM stakeholders with leading-edge solutions for ATC voice and data.

With ATC systems in operation in more than 100 countries, Rohde & Schwarz brings proven experience to complex ATC networks, live operational environments and highly regulated infrastructures worldwide. The company is recognised for its technology leadership in ATC communications, its pioneering role in the migration to IP-based infrastructures and its ability to support modernization while maintaining operational continuity. Its track record includes deployments in major airports, national ATC networks and demanding modernisation programmes.

The CERTIUM portfolio combines the benefits of an integrated air traffic communications suite with the flexibility to deploy individual solutions such as CERTIUM VCS, CERTIUM Radios and CERTIUM Locate according to operational requirements. With CERTIUM AI Rohde & Schwarz is further expanding the CERTIUM portfolio with AI capabilities for ATC voice and data communications, designed for reliable integration into operational systems.

For security checks at airports and other access protected areas, the company has developed an innovative security scanner. Using millimeterwave technology and artificial intelligence, it automatically detects whether a person is carrying potentially dangerous items on their body or clothing. The scanner is now in operation at numerous international airports.

Drones represent a security risk when they enter prohibited areas. The drone identification solution from Rohde & Schwarz enables users to detect and locate drones early on using the remote control signal.

As a privately owned, Munich based company, Rohde & Schwarz can act independently, long-term and sustainably. Its global footprint, close proximity to customers and a high degree of vertical integration, supported by extensive in-house development and manufacturing expertise, make Rohde & Schwarz a reliable, trustworthy and relevant partner for secure, compliant and future-ready ATC communications.

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.