German electronics and telecommunications company specializing in test and measurement equipment, broadcast technology, and secure communications systems.
| Ownership | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Headquarters | 🇩🇪 Munich, Germany |
| Region | EUROPE |
Rohde & Schwarz is a privately held German multinational company founded in 1933, headquartered in Munich. The company operates across multiple sectors including test and measurement, broadcast and media, secure communications, and cybersecurity, serving both commercial and defense markets globally.
The company is known for high-precision electronic test equipment, RF and microwave instruments, and communications security solutions. It maintains significant operations in Europe, Asia, and North America with a strong reputation in defense and aerospace sectors.
Founded in 1933 by Lothar Rohde and Ernst Schwarz in Munich, the company initially focused on radio measurement equipment. It expanded significantly post-World War II and became a leading provider of test and measurement solutions, broadcast equipment, and later secure communications systems for government and defense applications.