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“I’m especially proud of our team who have managed to complete this complex upgrade de- spite significant resource constraints and sup- plier issues imposed by COVID-19.
“The TAOT fleet will continue to be mod- ernised as part of a spiral upgrade program to assure the capability and extend their service life to 2030 and beyond,” Evans continued.
WE’VE PROVEN OUR METTLE ... INTEGRATING THE LATEST GENERATION, SECURE VOICE-OVER- IP COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS FOR MILITARY CUSTOMERS ACROSS ALL DOMAINS
“But we’ve proven our mettle both here and internationally integrating the latest generation, secure voice-over-IP communications solutions for military customers across all domains.”
Rohde & Schwarz has established a very competent integration capability for Austra- lian industry in Sydney to complement its existing maintenance and world-class calibra- tion facilities.
“This ensures Australian jobs are created and supply chain opportunities continue not just for Australia’s naval shipbuilding effort but
A TAOT unit was recently deployed to RAAF
Base Scherger in Far North Queensland during
the biennial multinational exercise Talisman
Sabre 2021. During Operation Bushfire Assist
in summer 2019-20 a TAOT assisted civilian and military aircraft conducting remote firefighting and humanitarian aid missions.
also for other communications applications in the Land, Air, and Joint domains,” Evans said.
“Just as for Air and Maritime we know we can make a big differ- ence in Land, and we’re closely exploring how we can leverage our cut- ting-edge tactical communications pedigree for the local customer.”
“We’re also currently expanding our footprint across the country to further support our ability to bid for and win projects in this domain.”
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Evans said the TAOT example isn’t the only communications system integration success story for the Australian subsidiary, now celebrating its 40th year downunder. He points to more recent wins including the new fully integrated communications systems for the RAN evolved Cape class patrol boats. The six boats will be fitted with the company’s Naval Integrated Communications Sys- tem (NAVICS) with multi-layer security and secure external line of sight (V/UHF) and beyond line of sight communications (HF).
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gies, enhance operational capability, and harden security,” said Rohde & Schwarz Australia Managing Director Gareth Evans.
The TAOT will be delivered to the RAAF with completely mod- ernised systems including internet protocol (IP) based voice commu- nications and recording, airfield monitoring and control, network and time synchronisation. Other enhancements include an upgrade to IP radios, cyber hardening, provisioning of new interfaces, and new unin- terrupted power supplies, air conditioning, and smoke detectors.
“Having delivered the TAOT’s impressive capability to Air Force as prime systems integrator we’re very proud to be continuing our relationship, ensuring that capability remains at the cutting edge of air traffic control technology,” Evans said.
MAIN: Leading Aircraftwoman Rebecca Hay and Corporal Thomas Geraghty raise the transportable air operations tower, at RAAF Base Scherger in Queensland, to commence operations on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021.
LEFT: The first AOT to com- plete initial mid-life upgrades is loaded onto a truck at Rohde & Schwarz’s systems integration facility in Sydney.
The company was contracted by Austal in June 2020 and subse- quently completed factory acceptance testing of the first ship set in May 2021 – an exemplary performance highlighting the maturity of the capability the subsidiary has developed over its 40 years. The company has also delivered external communications systems for Navy’s new auxiliary oiler and replenishment ships and guided missile destroyers.
“Generally, Rohde & Schwarz is well known for being a test and assurance partner – providing our test and measurement ‘box’ solu- tions and services which cater to a wide range of customers from within the media and broadcast, research, telco, and aerospace and defence communities,” Evans said.
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