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Plymouth/Munich 02-Apr-2024

Rohde & Schwarz UK sponsors Inter Service Championship 2024 Round 1

Rohde & Schwarz UK returns as match sponsor for this year’s opening rugby clash between the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

Rohde & Schwarz UK is proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the UK’s Armed Forces at the Inter Service Championship matches of the men and women of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. (Image: Rohde & Schwarz)
Rohde & Schwarz UK is proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the UK’s Armed Forces at the Inter Service Championship matches of the men and women of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. (Image: Rohde & Schwarz)

Rohde & Schwarz UK has been announced as match sponsor for the 2024 Inter Service Championship rugby opener between the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force at Plymouth’s Brickfields Stadium on Saturday, 20 April.

Rohde & Schwarz, a renowned global leader in aerospace and defense solutions, prides itself on its comprehensive portfolio of communication, intelligence, and security products. With a steadfast commitment to building a secure and connected world, the company focuses on developing applications that cater to the needs of armed forces, authorities, organizations with security tasks, and operators of critical infrastructure.

Rohde & Schwarz UK is proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the UK’s Armed Forces at the Inter Service Championship matches of the men and women of the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force,” commented Gary Mackay, Managing Director, Rohde & Schwarz UK. “As prime sponsor of these matches for the second year running, we celebrate the spirit and sportsmanship that define the UK Armed Forces.”

“Witnessing teamwork, respect, and determination on the field is a privilege we share with our veterans who embody these values within our company,” he continues.

“This has helped us to become a leading player in many technology sectors, providing high-tech solutions from communications and intelligence to military and air traffic control.

“Thank you to all who serve, their families, and to the organizers who make this event possible. We’re looking forward to the games!”

Match Committee Chair, Cdr Alan Church (RN, retired), thanked Rohde & Schwarz UK for their continued backing of this crucial fixture in the Inter Service Championship. “Match sponsors make a massive difference to the Inter Service Championship, helping us to deliver fantastic experiences to players and supporters, in addition to growing the competition overall as well as rugby within the individual Services,” he commented.

Rohde & Schwarz UK has a long-standing relationship with the UK armed forces, and on behalf of the Match Committee I would like to thank Rohde & Schwarz for returning as match sponsor for this year’s opening clash between the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

“With the countdown gathering pace we are looking forward to a competitive and memorable day’s action at Plymouth’s Brickfields Stadium!”

Tickets are now on sale for the Royal Navy’s matches against the Royal Air Force via www.plymouthalbion.com/tickets

Press & media contact

Dennis-Peter Merklinghaus
PR Manager Aerospace, Defense & Security
+49 89 4129 15671
press@rohde-schwarz.com

Rohde & Schwarz

Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity Divisions. For 90 years, the global technology group has pushed technical boundaries with developments in cutting-edge technologies. The company's leading-edge products and solutions empower industrial, regulatory and government customers to attain technological and digital sovereignty. The privately owned, Munich based company can act independently, long-term and sustainably. Rohde & Schwarz generated net revenue of EUR 2.78 billion in the 2022/2023 fiscal year (July to June). On June 30, 2023, Rohde & Schwarz had around 13,800 employees worldwide.


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