Rohde & Schwarz and MILTON expand partnership, unveiling new RF spectrum monitoring payloads at MILIPOL Paris.
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Press Release, Paris, 18 November 2025: At MILIPOL Paris, November 18-21, Rohde & Schwarz and MILTON, a leading provider of autonomous airborne systems, announce the expansion of their successful collaboration.
This deepened partnership will showcase new, integrated payloads designed to significantly enhance RF spectrum monitoring and intelligence gathering for defence forces. These advancements will be demonstrated at Milipol Paris, with MILTON’s LRO drone featured at the Rohde & Schwarz booth.
Building on their existing integration of electromagnetic warfare technologies, Rohde & Schwarz and MILTON are now deploying two powerful new configurations:
- Long-Range Observer (LRO) with the Rohde & Schwarz CEPTOR suite: The MILTON LRO drone – a versatile vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) system ideal for operation in confined areas – features the R&S EM200 signal analyser coupled with an omni-directional antenna, all controlled by the R&S CEPTOR suite. This configuration provides long-range, comprehensive observation of the RF spectrum, enabling wide-area monitoring and threat detection.
- Precise radio frequency (RF) emission location with the R&S CEPTOR suite: The MILTON Keeper drone will integrate the R&S EM200 signal analyser with the R&S ADD507 antenna, also controlled by the R&S CEPTOR Suite. This allows for RF spectrum monitoring and, crucially, accurate geolocation of RF emissions – pinpointing the source of signals for targeted intervention.
These integrated payloads empower defence forces with the ability to detect, locate, and analyse electromagnetic signals, identifying everything from clandestine communications to jamming and electromagnetic warfare devices. The combination of MILTON’s agile drone platforms with Rohde & Schwarz’ industry-leading RF expertise delivers a discreet, flexible, and cost-effective solution, reducing reliance on traditional, larger airborne platforms.
“At MILTON, we believe that technology should be at the service of operators, simplifying their missions and improving their safety,” said Charles Gillibert, Chief Operating Officer, MILTON. “Expanding our partnership with Rohde & Schwarz with these new payloads is a direct response to the evolving needs of defence professionals. We are delivering increasingly sophisticated capabilities in a compact and adaptable package.”
“We are proud to continue our collaboration with MILTON, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in autonomous airborne systems,” explains Stéphane Blanc, Managing Director, Rohde & Schwarz France.
“These new deployments, leveraging the power of our R&S CEPTOR suite, demonstrate our shared commitment to innovation and providing defence forces with the tools they need to proactively address emerging threats. Visitors to Milipol Paris will be able to see first-hand the capabilities of the LRO drone at our booth.”
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