BOULDER, Colo., July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ball Aerospace
was selected by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a
prototype of a new multi-band, low-observable satellite
communications antenna to be installed on the U.S. Navy's newest
stealth ships, the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyers.
Ball is leveraging its portfolios of electronically steerable
phased array antenna technologies and high-performance stealth
technologies to design a solution that can operate over multiple
frequency bands, meet existing signature requirements and integrate
into the DDG 1000 Zumwalt-class destroyer.
"We are pleased to partner with DIU and the U.S. Navy to explore
ways to quickly and cost-effectively increase the capabilities of
the DDG 1000," said Dr. Jake Sauer,
vice president and general manager, Tactical Solutions, Ball
Aerospace. "Our multi-band, multi-beam phased array heritage and
conformal antenna expertise directly supports the warfighter by
addressing emerging threats and taking on new missions."
The selection of Ball to produce the new antenna prototype is
part of DIU's Multi-Domain Tactical Communications (MDTC) program.
Under the MDTC effort, Ball will develop the antenna architecture,
beamforming approach and prototype.
Ball has five decades of experience designing and building
electronically steerable phased array antenna systems for the U.S.
military, enabling mission-critical communications for the
warfighter. The company's experience covers a variety of
frequencies (including L, S, X, Ku, K, and Ka-band) and
applications, from aviation and maritime to land and space.
Lightweight, low profile and with no moving parts, Ball's phased
array antennas provide numerous benefits over traditional dish
antennas, including a modular design to enable scalable solutions
and fast, seamless and accurate steering and tracking between
satellites for reliable connectivity.
Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission
focus, Ball Aerospace pioneers discoveries that enable our
customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters
most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate
weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet,
deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who
defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely. Go
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About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation (NYSE: BLL) supplies innovative, sustainable
aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and
household products customers, as well as aerospace and other
technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball
Corporation and its subsidiaries employ more than 18,300 people
worldwide and reported 2019 net sales of $11.5 billion. For more information, visit
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