Man-Portable TACAN Electronically Scanned Antenna (MP-TACAN ESA)
Abstract
Develops new electronically scanned antenna to replace the existing Man-Portable Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) mechanical antenna. The new antenna will reduce system weight, improve reliability, and extend battery life. The Development and Test Effort includes one prototype antenna and three additional antennas for qualification testing. The Man-Portable TACAN provides aircraft with point-to-point navigation and instrument flight approaches to forward operating sites/landing zones, and is critical to mission success in adverse weather conditions. It replaces 40+ year old legacy systems that are no longer supportable. The Man-Portable TACAN also supports the 2022 NDAA and 2022 National Defense Strategy for rapidly deployable, adaptive, and scalable family of systems. A total of 68 systems will be procured (58 for the Active Duty and 10 for the Air National Guard).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 48cd778d4c96cfbd1af0eadd969c9b6d