Man-Portable Electronically Scanned Antenna
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 Man-Portable TACAN provides aircraft with point-to-point navigating 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 which are no longer supportable. The Man-Portable TACAN also supports the 2018 NDAA National Defense Strategy for rapidly deployable, adaptive, and scalable family of systems. Through FY29, 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, 2023
- Source ID
- a6c8011b86b961928d0975b9e4dfaad3