ARA – Antenna Research Associates

Antenna Research Associates, Inc. or ARA for short, is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs cutting edge antenna technologies to keep our joint forces secure, superior and safe. We create and deliver a vast array of products for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies we’ve acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance our trusted systems. Our capabilities span from Electronic Warfare and Military Communications to Radar and Satellite Systems. For more than 60 years, ARA has provided our military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection and precision targeting.

Featured Applications

WEAPONS

Conformal Antenna

Application: Missile, Wraparound, Conformal
Conformal Shapes, Molded to Outer Mold Line,
(AKA Wraparound Antenna).
Control Surface, Fins & Steer / Control Surfaces. Leading Edges.
UHF to Ka-Band, 10% Bandwidth (Typ.)
Multiple-Band Design Capable
Omni Directional, High & Low Gain +2 dBi typical
VSWR: 2:1 Max (Typ.)
High-Shock & Vibration
High-Temperature
Low-Cost Munitions Grade Producible
High-Reliability (Launch Systems) & Munitions (Missiles / Ordnance)

Deployable Antenna

Application: Missile, Glide Weapon Pop-Up Data Link Antenna System
UHF Frequency (Typ.)
Release Deployed
High Shock & Vibration
Operational throughout Missile
Environment Conditions
Unique design & manufacturing IP
Program Sole Source Supplier
Thousands supplied to date

Surface Integrated Waveguide (SIW)

Application: EW/ECM Enabled large and
small diameter weapons.
EW-ECM Weapons
Small Diameter, 20mm (Shown Top), 30mm
(Shown Bottom)
Large Diameter, 155mm and greater
X-Band through Ka-Band
High-Shock, Missile Launch Conditions
Low-Cost, Munition Applications
Conformal, Small Foot-Print
Flexible Design

Hypersonic, Subsonic, & LO

Conformal, Matching Outer Mold Line (OML)
Hypersonic sustained repeated high-temperature, 700°F for 90-minutes, over repeated exposure cycles. High Temp Radome with Titanium Housing with thermal management and cooling provisions coax connection.
Subsonic to supersonic, low to normal temperature range, low-cost Radome and aluminum housing. Low Observable (LO) option available.

Full Range of TX, RX, and TX/RX antenna functional designs, including:

UHF, 400 – 450 MHz, +2 dBi Gain, Linear-Vert, Monopole, 20W CW, 1.5”x6”x6”

ADS-B, 1090 MHz, +2 dBi Gain, Linear-Vert, Monopole, 20W CW, 1.5”x4”x4”

L-Band TM, 1410–1525 MHz, +4 dBi Gain, Linear-Vert, Monopole, 20W CW, 1.5”x3”x3”

S-Band TM, 2200–2400 MHz, +4 dBi Gain, Linear-Vert, Monopole, 20W CW, 1.5”x3”x3”

RALT, 4200 – 4400 MHz, +10 dBi Gain, Linear, Hemisphere, 1.5”x4”x4”

C-Band TM, 5090 – 5150 MHz, +3 dBi Gain, LHCP, Mono or Hemi, 1”x1.5”x1.5”

C-Band TM, 5400 – 5900 MHz, +2 dBi Gain, Linear-Vert, Monopole, 1.5”x6”x6”

AIRBORNE

Airborne ISR Capabilities

Airborne Intel, Surveillance, Recon (ISR) Receive-only active electronically scanned
array (AESA) covering 2 to 6 GHz with full instantaneous bandwidth coverage.
Beam is steerable to three switched elevation positions and can sweep the
azimuth across a full +/-60° range with sub-degree accuracy.
Steering in both directions is time-delay based, preventing squint across the
frequency range.
The array provides 20 dB of gain at 2 GHz and 27 dB of gain at 6 GHz and has
switchable sum and difference output capability.

SATCOM Capabilities

Configurable airborne SATCOM solutions and array to match requirements
Multi-mode including full Duplex operations
Multi-band Simultaneous Operations (multi-satellite
i.e., Ku and Ka)
Conformal fits within allocated space available.
Dual Beam to facilitate reliable LEO Handoff (Make before break Satellite handoff)
Extended Field of View using dual panels allowing for
operating through roll maneuver
Highspeed Full Electronic Steering (Satellite Acquisition, Tracking and Handoff)
Modularity AESA Panels to facilitate field replacement
Element Level Power Management

Spiral Antenna Series

Frequency Band Broadband, UHF (0.3 – 6 GHz), SHF (6 – 18
GHz), mmW (18 – 40 GHz) Polarization Left Hand Circular,
Right Hand Circular
Large bandwidth, circularly polarized antennas with peak
radiation patterns perpendicular to the plane of the spiral.
Airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) applications, Radar
Warning Receivers, Direction Finding, and Interferometry
Systems.
Very wideband antennas with smaller footprint.
GPS applications, with Right Hand Circularly, Polarized
(RHCP) antennas.
The antennas are available in right-hand circular
polarization (RHCP) or left-hand circular polarization
(LHCP).
Multi-channel configurations to support amplitude and phase matched requirements for Interferometry subsystems
and applications.

Mission POD Capabilities

ISR, EW, ECM, DF Mission Sets, full system design, assembly, test, and production capabilities.
Common Frequency Ranges: 2 to 6 GHz (Typical), extended range available
Modes: TX, RX, and Tx/Rx
Low cost
Lightweight
Software-defined capability
Application agonistic
Flight-tested , High-TRL
Group 3 UASs

Low cost, lightweight
20 to 30 lbs.

Viable for smaller, lower-cost UAS platforms.

Software-defined capability, application agonistic.

Flexibility to address multiple missions with a single payload. DF, EW, comms, etc.

ELECTRONIC WARFARE

Mastering the electromagnetic spectrum with a series of products designed to provide a competitive advantage and operational success.

PESA Technology

High gain
Large scan angles
Conformal geometry
Low production cost
Fault tolerant
No adjustments needed

SUV Jamming Set

High gain and high power Jamming antennas suitable for mounting on a SUV or similar commercial vehicle
Designed and tested to comply with MIL-STD-810F
Supplied with magnetic mounts to allow quick and repeated installations

LPA Series

Broadband
High Gain
High Accuracy Positioning
Pedestal, Positioner, and Controller Available
when a full antenna system is required
Aluminum is Gold Iridite and can be supplied with
an epoxy paint finish or anodized

Multiband Threat Series

Multiple frequencies using a single feed
Dual polarization for transmission and reception
Motorized or nonmotorized options available
Optional reflectors available
Optional positioners and controllers available
Made in the USA

MILCOM - Military Communications

Providing a clear & concise information exchange for all branches of the military exposed to a variety of difficult conditions.

ARA-244 Series

Directors/Gain Extenders provide an additional 2.0 dBic of gain
Deployment Time: < 30 seconds
Weight: 0.95 lb (6.5 lb with hard case)
Available in Black (Default), Tan, or Green Finishes
Available with multiple grip and mounting configurations
Compact size – fits in breast pocket
Submersible

ARA-2577 Series

Directors/Gain Extenders provide an additional 2.0 dBic gain
Deployment time: < 3 minutes
Black anodized finish
Tripod with Azimuth and Elevation mount
Packaged in 20”x6”x6” water-resistant bag
Compact size
Made in the USA

ARA-3241 Series

Deployment Time: < 3 minutes
Black Anodized Finish
Folding Tripod with Azimuth and Elevation Adjustment
Two 12.5ft RF cables
Soft or Hard Case
Standard or Compact Size

RADAR

Locating, detecting, tracking, and identifying spacecraft, ships, guided missiles, aircraft, vehicles across a variety of weather conditions and terrain.

C1017-820

1 Meter X-band Antenna
9.3 – 9.5 Ghz, 36.5dbi Of Gain Or Better
Single Linear Polarization
Pressurizable Up To 5 Psi With A Sandwich, Frequency-tuned Radome

AS36-8514

3ft Single Pc Composite Reflector With Spars, Feed, And Feed Ring
Feed — Dual Band (Wr-112 And Wr-62) Operational Frequencies 8.5ghz And 14.5ghz
Linear Polarization (Co-pol), With Wg Run To The Edge Of The Reflector
Painted Mil Std Strobe White Unless Otherwise Specified By Customer

Seeker Active Electronically Scanned Array

Munition Seeker/Multifunction Sensor (SBIR)
Proprietary Tightly Coupled Dipole Array (TCDA) Architecture
Wide Bandwidth with high efficiency and excellent scan performance
Scalable in size/shape/frequency of operation
Lower Profile than competing designs

SATCOM

Locating, detecting, tracking, and identifying spacecraft, ships, guided missiles, aircraft, vehicles across a variety of weather conditions and terrain.

Multiband Satcom Series

Multiple Frequencies in a Single Feed
Dual Polarization for Both Transmit and Receive
Motorized or Non-motorized
Optional Reflectors
Optional Positioners and Controllers
Made in the USA

Typhoon

Lightning fast acquisition in one rugged case for two-way broadband VSAT communications
Known for our reliable manpackable terminals used by the elite military Special Operation Forces
Next-generation of rapidly deployable satellite communication terminals
Lightweight carbon fiber reflector, auto positioner, and compact integrated RF components
Auto positioner accessed through a remote GUI to manage network profiles and view real time updates

AN/PRS-11

Operates on Military GBS network
Receives and processes unclassified to classified
Quick satellite acquisition
Enterprise SATCOM Gateway Modem (ESGM) ready
Low power consumption
Simple, intuitive user interface
Faster user onboarding
Tool-free assembly
Small, lightweight, portable, and modular design with multiple configuration options
Available in a one-person lift, airline checkable, and ruggedized, dual case configuration
Mission specific accessories available

Technological Differentiators

ARA focuses on SWAP-C optimization whether it be a simple communications antenna or data link to a more sophisticated SMARTER antenna and counter IED type application. This includes their Scalable AESA & Active and Electronically Scanned Solutions, Electronic Warfare Signal Mitigation, Unique Positioner Systems, ISR Pods, and Hypersonic RF Solutions.

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Company Overview

ARA is a C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs cutting edge antenna technologies to keep our joint forces secure, superior and safe. We create and deliver a vast array of products for both military and civilian applications that combine innovative discoveries from companies we’ve acquired, including SI2 Technologies and AQYR, whose technologies complement and enhance our trusted systems. Our capabilities span from Electronic Warfare and Military Communications to Radar and Satellite Systems. For more than 60 years, ARA has provided our military with unparalleled information, improved situational awareness, immediate threat detection and precision targeting.

From ideation to installation, ARA supplies unique antenna systems in both high-volume and smaller quantities to meet our customers’ needs and ensure success. Our US locations have fully staffed outdoor antenna test ranges, engineers, and on-site manufacturing lines and machine shops.

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