Rohde & Schwarz will equip British Type 26 frigates with an IP-based communications system. The Type 26 is Britain’s next-generation warship, now under construction in Scotland.
The Type 26 will be equipped with an integrated communications system built around Rohde & Schwarz’s R&S NAVICS IP-based switching system, which features, secure, accreditable security, according to a company news release. BAE, which is building the frigates, awarded the communications contract to Rohde & Schwarz.
“With this system, BAE Systems and Rohde & Schwarz will bring the advantages of IT technology to naval communications for the first time, while also helping with the issue of obsolescence,” said Rohde & Schwarz. “A common infrastructure will be set up for all services on board, named ‘shared network infrastructure’ and ‘shared computing environment.’ The open architecture will facilitate connection of future technologies.”
