Rohde & Schwarz

Name

Rohde & Schwarz

Legal name

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://rohde-schwarz.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Test and Measurement Equipment

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secure Communications, Cryptography & Key Management Systems (IMABAOAK), Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)

Keywords

• Electronic test and measurement
• Wireless communications testing
• Cybersecurity solutions
• Electronic warfare systems
• RF microwave instrumentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Test & Measurement Equipment: Sale of electronic test and measurement instruments including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzers, and RF power meters for wireless communications, aerospace, defense, and electronics manufacturing
2. Technology Systems: Security and defense technology systems including security scanners, communications systems, electronic warfare solutions, and counter-drone technologies
3. Networks & Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity solutions, network encryptors, and secure communications for government, financial, and critical infrastructure customers
4. Broadcast and Media: Broadcast distribution and media technologies for content management and transmission
5. Calibration Services: Accredited calibration laboratories providing traceability to national primary standards for RF power measurements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rohde & Schwarz is an independent manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment for mobile radios, radiocommunications, broadcast, and government/security applications, organized into three divisions: Test & Measurement (oscilloscopes, spectrum and signal analyzers, vector network analyzers, signal generators, EMI test receivers, RF power meters, radio communication testers), Technology Systems (security scanners, counter-drone, secure communications, spectrum monitoring, space intelligence), and Networks & Cybersecurity (network encryptors, secure browsers, LANCOM networking). Products are sold directly to enterprise and government customers across wireless, automotive, aerospace/defense, and critical infrastructure sectors.

Product overview

Rohde & Schwarz is a German technology company organized into three main divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems, and Networks & Cybersecurity. The Test & Measurement Division offers a comprehensive portfolio of oscilloscopes (R&S MXO, RTO, RTP series), vector network analyzers (R&S ZNA, ZNB), spectrum analyzers (FSW, FPL), signal generators (SMW200A), EMI test receivers, power sensors (NRPxxT/TN/TWG/TWGN series), and radio communication testers (CMP180, CMX500). The Technology Systems Division provides security screening solutions (QPS201, QPS200 scanners), counter drone technologies, spectrum monitoring systems, secure communications, and space intelligence solutions. The Networks & Cybersecurity Division (including merged Lancom Systems) offers network encryptors, secure browsers, and cybersecurity solutions for government and enterprise. Products are offered as standalone instruments, integrated systems, and software options (like ASA Motion Link compliance). The company also provides network benchmarking services and collaborates with partners including MAHLE, FormFactor, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Viasat for specific testing applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity: Merger of Lancom Systems and network security business forming new company with approximately 550 employees across six German locations.
• ipoque

Products and services

• QPS201 Security Scanner Millimeter-wave security scanner using AI-supported image analysis to detect metallic and non-metallic items without generating detailed images of individuals, using digital avatars to indicate potential threats for aviation and critical infrastructure security screening.
• QPS200 Walk-through Security Scanner Walk-through security scanner utilizing advanced millimeter-wave imaging technology for rapid passenger screening in aviation and critical infrastructure.
• Counter Drone Technologies Comprehensive portfolio for monitoring, analysis, and security against radio-controlled drones, intercepting radio links, classifying signals, localizing pilots and drones, and disrupting communications for airspace protection.
• Spectrum Monitoring Solutions Solutions for spectrum monitoring and mobile network testing to help regulatory authorities and industrial partners ensure reliable operation of critical infrastructure including power grids, emergency management systems, public safety, and transport.
• R&S CMX500 One-Box Signaling Tester 5G one-box signaling tester for device validation, AI-driven channel state information feedback, multi-vendor AI interoperability, NB-NTN IoT certification, Wi-Fi 8 RF signaling, and generative AI user-experience testing.
• R&S CMP180 Radio Communication Tester Multi-technology radio communication tester supporting Wi-Fi 8 with up to 8 GHz frequencies and 500 MHz bandwidths, used for development, validation, and production testing of wireless devices and access points.
• R&S FPL1044 Spectrum Analyzer Mid-range spectrum analyzer extending the test and measurement portfolio to 44 GHz, with new 40 MHz real-time spectrum analysis option for the entire FPL instrument family.
• FSWX Signal and Spectrum Analyzer Signal and spectrum analyzer with dual independent input channels and built-in cross-correlation capability for precision measurement in high-speed, high-frequency systems including satellite communications, drone-detection radar, 5G/6G research, and phased-array antenna testing.
• R&S MXO 3 Oscilloscope Next-generation oscilloscope in the MXO series offering fast and precise measurements in a compact form factor for broad electronics testing applications.
• R&S RTO6 Oscilloscope High-performance oscilloscope for signal integrity and advanced analysis applications.
• R&S RTP164B Oscilloscope High-performance oscilloscope supporting ASA Motion Link compliance testing for advanced debugging and validation tasks in automotive and high-speed digital applications.
• R&S SPLUS-K105 ASA Motion Link Compliance Software ASA Motion Link compliance software option for the R&S RTP oscilloscope that automates testing procedures and supports all ASA speed grades (SG1 to SG5) for high-speed automotive SerDes technology up to 16 Gbps per lane.
• R&S ZNA Vector Network Analyzer High-end vector network analyzer combined with FormFactor probe stations for integrated on-wafer RF testing solutions targeting semiconductor manufacturers developing 5G frontends and filters.
• R&S ZNB3000 Vector Network Analyzer Mid-range vector network analyzer for RF and microwave component testing, signal integrity measurements, and EMI testing applications.
• R&S NRP170TWG Thermal RF Power Meter Thermal RF power meters for research, development, and production with fully traceable measurement range up to 170 GHz for D band calibration, the only available RF power meters with calibrated measurement range above 110 GHz.
• R&S NTS170TWG Transfer Standards Transfer standards for D band (110-170 GHz) suitable for primary regression in microcalorimeters, enabling national metrology institutes to trace and transfer RF power measurements.
• R&S EPL1000 EMI Test Receiver EMI test receiver with time-domain scanning capabilities that reduce test durations for EMC compliance assessments.
• LMG671 Power Analyzer Precision power analyzer for power electronics testing of wide-bandgap devices such as silicon-carbide (SiC) and gallium-nitride (GaN)-based power electronics targeting AI data centers, renewable energy, and e-mobility applications.
• R&S RadEsT Radar Tester Automotive radar tester integrated with MAHLE TechPRO for validating and documenting ADAS sensor functionality following body repairs, ensuring proper autonomous driving system calibration.
• R&S ComSec Secure Mobile Connectivity Secure mobile connectivity solution combining convenient and secure working with sensitive data using R&S Mobile Connectivity with Indigo for smartphones and tablets.
• Rohde & Schwarz Networks and Cybersecurity Merged entity providing secure networks and cybersecurity solutions including network encryptors, secure web browsers, and LANCOM networking equipment for public authorities and commercial businesses.
• Network Encryptors (R&S Cybersecurity GmbH) Network encryptors, secure web browsers, and cybersecurity services for safeguarding classified data in digital communications for government agencies, state authorities, and complete state networks.
• Network Benchmarking Services Network benchmarking services including mobile network testing conducted to rank mobile operator performance using the company's instruments and methodology; demonstrated with Telia Norway winning for the second consecutive year.
• Subsea Communications Waveform Family Software-defined waveform family providing secure, high-throughput, low-latency connectivity for submarines with interoperability across fleet assets, shore-based command centers, allied platforms, and uncrewed underwater vehicles, with planned over-the-air upgrades including quantum-secure links.
• Accredited Calibration Services Accredited calibration services at DAkkS-accredited laboratories in Memmingen, Munich, and Cologne providing traceability to PTB national primary standards for RF power measurements, including D band.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rohde & Schwarz test equipment has set the standard since early days of digital wireless communications era
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability10 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• China Mobile Research InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2026At MWC Shanghai 2026, Rohde & Schwarz and China Mobile demonstrated joint testing solution for evaluating generative AI application user experience under diverse network conditions using CMX500 5G one-box signaling tester. Testbed enables quantitative measurement of performance indicators such as Time to First Token and Tokens Per Second across different wireless environments.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026Boeing expanded German industrial team for MQ-28 Ghost Bat with Rohde & Schwarz, Diehl Defence, and Rheinmetall to support potential MQ-28 introduction to German Air Force by 2029. R&S contributes communications and electronic warfare capabilities.
• MAHLEcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Joint development of ADAS sensor testing and calibration system combining MAHLE's TechPRO Digital ADAS 2.0 Extra calibration system with Rohde & Schwarz's R&S RadEsT radar tester. Solution enables workshops to calibrate, verify, and document driver assistance systems following repairs.
• Airbus Defence and SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Airbus signed MoU with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr, Orbint, and High Performance Space Structure Systems (HPS) to form five-company consortium developing satellite-based Earth observation and ISR solutions. Airbus serves as prime contractor and system integrator.
• constellrcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Part of Airbus-led consortium developing satellite-based Earth observation and ISR solutions; contributes thermal infrared satellite capabilities.
• OrbintcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Part of Airbus-led consortium developing satellite-based Earth observation and ISR solutions; contributes geolocation algorithms.
• HPS (High Performance Space Structure Systems)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Part of Airbus-led consortium developing satellite-based Earth observation and ISR solutions; contributes deployable mesh reflector antennas.
• Team Gen 6 ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Eight German aerospace and defense companies including Airbus, Autofug, Diehl Defence, Hensoldt, Liebherr, MBDA Germany, MTU Aero Engines, and Rohde & Schwarz forming partnership to develop next-generation fighter aircraft following FCAS collapse.
• NTT DoCoMocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Keysight collaboration expanded to include NTT DoCoMo, NTT Corp, SK Telecom and Rohde & Schwarz for 6G network collaboration. Collaboration advances measurement-driven channel modeling and wireless communication simulation technologies for 6G networks.
• Infozahyst (Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Ukrainian Infozahyst and Rohde & Schwarz signed cooperation agreement during AOC Europe exhibition in Helsinki to develop electronic warfare and counter-drone systems. Partnership involves joint development, testing, and marketing of mobile EW platforms.
• Quantum SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Quantum Systems signed agreement with Rohde & Schwarz to integrate signal intelligence (SIGINT) solutions onto tactical UAVs. Rohde & Schwarz SIGINT payload will be integrated onto German-made tactical unmanned system; jamming solutions incorporated into Quantum Systems' unmanned ground vehicles.
• FormFactorcoreTechnology or Integration · 9 May 2026Rohde & Schwarz to host RF Testing Innovations Forum 2026 with live demonstration of D-band on-wafer S-parameter measurements at FormFactor's labs in Dresden, Germany.
• Hitachi EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Rohde & Schwarz hosting Power Electronics Conference 2026 with keynote sessions on silicon carbide and gallium-nitride technologies featuring speakers from Hitachi Energy.
• Infineon TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2026Rohde & Schwarz hosting Power Electronics Conference 2026 with keynote sessions on silicon carbide and gallium-nitride technologies with speakers from Infineon Technologies.
• FormFactorcoreTechnology or Integration · 26 March 2026Strategic co-marketing partnership under FormFactor's MeasureOne program combining FormFactor's RF probe stations and probe cards with Rohde & Schwarz's RF test instrumentation to deliver integrated on-wafer test solutions for semiconductor manufacturers.
• NETGEARcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026NETGEAR selected Rohde & Schwarz CMP180 radio communication tester for development of future Wi-Fi 8 access points. Collaboration enables faster development of performance-optimized Wi-Fi products supporting current and future wireless technologies including Wi-Fi 8 with up to 8 GHz frequencies and 500 MHz bandwidths.
• KT CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026KT partnered with Qualcomm Technologies and Rohde & Schwarz to demonstrate AI-enhanced radio transmission achieving approximately 50% improvement in downlink throughput compared to conventional non-AI technology for 5G-Advanced and future 6G networks. Validation of interoperable architecture allowing real-time cooperation between AI models from different vendors.
• Qualcomm TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Joint demonstration of AI-enhanced wireless performance for 5G-Advanced and 6G showcasing cooperative compression of wireless channel state information using Qualcomm's AI-enabled wireless device prototype connected to Rohde & Schwarz's CMX500 one-box tester.
• BroadcomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2026Rohde & Schwarz and Broadcom conducted first Wi-Fi 8 RF signaling tests validating a prototype next-generation WLAN device using R&S CMX500 one-box signaling tester. Testing conducted ahead of final IEEE 802.11bn standard ratification showcasing physical layer features for ultra-high reliability.
• ViasatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2026Rohde & Schwarz and Viasat collaborating to develop certification test plan for Narrowband Non-terrestrial Networks (NB-NTN) IoT devices connecting via satellite. Test plan validates device interoperability with Viasat's satellite network and confirms compliance with 3GPP Release 17 standards.
• Bharat 6G Alliance (India)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Rohde & Schwarz actively engaged with India's Bharat 6G Alliance across multiple working groups covering technology, spectrum, and use cases. Company views India as deeply integrated into global innovation ecosystem.
• a4ESSOR Joint VenturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2025European defense development project to create new military communication standard improving interoperability and secure data transfer between NATO countries' armed forces. Six European NATO countries' defense companies including Rohde & Schwarz developing ESSOR Narrow Band Waveform.
• NVIDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 November 2025Rohde & Schwarz and NVIDIA developed AI-RAN testing testbed integrating ray-tracing-based site-specific channel emulation with NVIDIA Sionna Research Kit. Enables digital twin-based hardware-in-the-loop testing for 5G-Advanced and 6G wireless systems.
• AdvantechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 November 2025Strategic partnership to establish validation approach for industrial Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) modules combining R&S expertise in signaling/RF measurements with Advantech's industrial wireless platforms. Collaboration helps customers shorten multi-region certification cycles.
• Munich Innovation Labs GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2025Rohde & Schwarz acquired Munich Innovation Labs GmbH on October 31, 2025 to expand portfolio to include OSINT technology. The company specializes in AI-based software solutions for security, focusing on data protection and information law requirements. The acquisition aims to enhance market segments, explore new business opportunities, and foster technological progress.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Keysight Technologies: Direct competitor in electronic test and measurement instruments for wireless communications, aerospace/defense, and semiconductor markets. Both companies offer oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, signal generators, and are co-developing 6G testing with NTT DoCoMo, SK Telecom, and other carriers, making them the closest 1:1 competitor to Rohde & Schwarz in T&M.
• Tektronix (Fortive): Direct peer in oscilloscopes and bench instruments, identified alongside Rohde & Schwarz as a main competitor in Thailand's bench instruments market. Both serve wireless, electronics, and education customers with overlapping mid-range oscilloscope and signal analysis product lines.
• Viavi Solutions: Direct peer in wireless testing, network intelligence, and Open RAN/AI RAN conformance testing. Viavi's TM500, TeraVM, and Calnex are demonstrated alongside Rohde & Schwarz PVT360A for Open RAN interoperability, and both compete in 5G core, SD-WAN, and hybrid cloud analytics through ipoque (R&S subsidiary) and Viavi's network intelligence portfolio.
• Anritsu: Japanese test and measurement company with overlapping mobile/wireless device testing, signal analyzers, and OTDR product lines. Anritsu competes directly with Rohde & Schwarz in 5G NR signaling test, optical test, and serves similar carrier, chipset, and OEM customers.
• National Instruments (Emerson): Now part of Emerson, NI competes with Rohde & Schwarz in modular instrumentation, RF test, and software-defined test platforms used in wireless, automotive, and semiconductor test. Both serve similar automotive radar and ADAS testing use cases with overlapping channel partners.
• Yokogawa Electric: Japanese test and measurement company identified alongside Rohde & Schwarz as a main competitor in bench instruments. Both serve industrial, power electronics, and process control test markets with overlapping oscilloscope, power meter, and DAQ portfolios.
• Teledyne Technologies (Teledyne FLIR / LeCroy): Direct competitor in T&M, imaging, and defense electronics. Teledyne FLIR is named alongside R&S as a main competitor in Thailand bench instruments, and Teledyne LeCroy competes in high-end oscilloscopes. Both serve aerospace/defense and industrial customers with complementary product portfolios.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Large U.S. defense prime that leads the software-defined radio market alongside Rohde & Schwarz, Collins Aerospace, and Thales. Competes with R&S in tactical communications, electronic warfare, and defense test equipment for NATO and allied militaries.
• Thales Group: European defense and aerospace major advancing tactical communication technologies alongside Rohde & Schwarz and identified as a competitor in the software-defined radio market. Both serve European defense customers with overlapping secure communications and EW portfolios.

Regional players

• Hensoldt: European defense electronics specialist in sensors, EW, and communications, identified as a Team Gen 6 consortium partner alongside Rohde & Schwarz. Both serve German and European defense customers with overlapping EW and SIGINT capabilities, though Hensoldt is more sensor-centric and R&S is more communications/test-centric.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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M&A9 records

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