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Comrod receives antenna systems contract

Comrod, an international supplier of rugged communications equipment, has received a contract from SAAB for the development and production of antenna systems for the A19 class submarines.

The contract encompasses development and production of HF- VHF and UHF integrated antenna systems for the Gotland class submarine for the Swedish Navy.

TUNABLE ANTENNAS

“Comrod has leveraged decades of experience in tunable antennas to achieve exceptional performance in a very compact form factor,” said Mr Jo Eide, CTO and VP of R&D. “The antenna system will address a wide range of mission critical on-board radio communications including Line-of-Sight and Beyond-Line-of-Sight systems.”

“This is a testament to our customers’ confidence in Comrod as a provider of antenna systems for demanding environments,” said Mr Ole Gunnar Fjelde, CEO of Comrod Communications. “We are proud to be working with SAAB on this important project for the Swedish Navy.”

FACTS

Comrod Communication AS is a leading international manufacturer of antennas, control systems, masts and power supplies to the defence and commercial markets.