Australian AOR vessels receive software-defined radios
All HF transceivers and receivers are HF wideband-ready for future data communications, according to manufacturer Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz (R&S) has completed work on the second external secure communications system for two Royal Australian Navy (RAN) auxiliary oiler and replenishment (AOR) ships: HMAS Stalwart and HMAS Supply.
The equipment provides LoS and BLoS communication capabilities for the two 19,500t vessels.
Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) performed the work under subcontract to Spain-based shipbuilder Navantia. It provided R&S Series4100 HF and R&S Series4400 VHF/UHF software-defined radios (both part of the M3SR family).
‘All HF transceivers and receivers are HF wideband-ready for future data communications,’ R&S announced on 20 October.
HMAS Supply underwent sea trials in August and is set to enter service with the RAN in early 2021, followed by HMAS Stalwart in 2022.
Other systems for the two vessels include the its Phalanx close-in weapon system, Saab combat management system, two Typhoon 25mm guns and a Raytheon communications suite.
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