Sydney 11月 03, 2025

Sitep Australia joins Rohde & Schwarz team for Hunter class frigate communications

Rohde & Schwarz Australia has awarded a contract to Sitep Australia to equip the Royal Australian Navy’s first three Hunter class frigates with its world-leading antenna technology for the Ultra High Frequency Military Satellite Communication (UHF-MILSATCOM) system.

Sydney, 4 November, 2025 - World-leading antenna technology from Sitep will be equipped as part of the Hunter class frigate UHF-MILSATCOM system following a contract with Rohde & Schwarz to supply their NAVICS communications technology for the first three ships of the Hunter Class Frigate Program.

Managing Director of Rohde & Schwarz Australia Gareth Evans said, “Sitep Australia has been operating in Australia since 1999, establishing sovereign communication and navigation systems and service delivery capabilities here.

“With their proven track record, we’re pleased to have them onboard and are confident they will deliver a high-quality solution that integrates with the ship and the NAVICS Multi-Level Security communications system to meet the Navy’s requirements.”

Raffaele Iannizzotto, Business Development Director of Sitep Australia, said: “This contract clearly validates the highly collaborative working relationship established with Rohde & Schwarz. Sitep Australia's antenna technology for the UHF-MILSATCOM antenna systems have been installed and are operational on Anzac class frigates, Hobart class destroyers, and AOR vessels of the Royal Australian Navy.

“This demonstrates our commitment to building a resilient local capacity to innovate, create, and supply communication systems. We are a trusted partner to both the Commonwealth and Rohde & Schwarz, supporting the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priority of Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment.”

Editor’s note:

In 2024, Rohde & Schwarz Australia was awarded a communications contract by BAE Systems (Maritime) Australia to deliver the world-leading NAVICS communications technology for the first three Hunter class frigates.

Rohde & Schwarz has provided more than 40 navies with its scalable, modular and customisable communications solutions.

Providing full Voice-Over-IP functionality, NAVICS enables easy interfacing with all IP-based subsystems, such as radios, broadcast and intercom systems.

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