{"id":90347,"date":"2026-10-06T18:44:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/northrop-grumman-selects-thinkom-thinair-satcom-antennas-for-u-s-navy-e-130j-phoenix-ii-tacamo-fleet\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:44:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:44:15","slug":"northrop-grumman-selects-thinkom-thinair-satcom-antennas-for-u-s-navy-e-130j-phoenix-ii-tacamo-fleet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/northrop-grumman-selects-thinkom-thinair-satcom-antennas-for-u-s-navy-e-130j-phoenix-ii-tacamo-fleet\/","title":{"rendered":"Northrop Grumman Selects ThinKom ThinAir SATCOM Antennas for U.S. Navy E-130J Phoenix II TACAMO Fleet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>On October 6, 2026, satellite antenna manufacturer ThinKom Solutions, Inc. announced that Northrop Grumman has selected its ThinAir SATCOM antenna system to equip the U.S. Navy\u2019s E-130J Phoenix II aircraft. <\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/satnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ThinKomTACAMO-Image-1024x467.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-127006\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.1927642044295794;width:762px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/satnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ThinKomTACAMO-Image-1024x467.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/satnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ThinKomTACAMO-Image-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/satnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ThinKomTACAMO-Image-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/satnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/ThinKomTACAMO-Image.jpg 1437w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The airborne platform is under development to perform the military\u2019s Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) strategic communications mission, providing command-and-control connectivity during high-consequence operations.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technical Specifications and Platform Architecture<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ThinKom\u2019s ThinAir GT product line delivers multi-band Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) satellite communications for aircraft operating across diverse flight profiles. Utilizing ThinKom\u2019s Variable Inclination Continuous Transverse Stub (VICTS) phased-array architecture, the low-profile antenna system provides high-throughput connectivity compatible with both geostationary orbit (GSO) and non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite constellations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The low-drag aerodynamic housing minimizes fuel and drag impact on airborne platforms while incorporating anti-jamming features and multi-orbit survivability capabilities engineered for executive transports, large cargo aircraft, and defense reconnaissance systems.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Role in TACAMO Fleet Modernization<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The E-130J Phoenix II represents the U.S. Navy\u2019s next-generation TACAMO aircraft, replacing legacy operational platforms to maintain survivable communications between national decision-makers and nuclear deterrence forces. By integrating multi-orbit, multi-band satellite connectivity, the platform ensures continuous signal availability across contested electromagnetic environments.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Executive Perspective<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>The TACAMO mission depends on communications systems that are resilient, available and ready in the most demanding operating environments<\/em>,\u201d said Bill Milroy, Chief Technology Officer at ThinKom. \u201c<em>The selection of our ThinAir antenna reflects the growing importance of multi-orbit, high-throughput SATCOM capabilities for strategic airborne platforms, and we are proud to support Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy on this program.<\/em>\u201c<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On October 6, 2026, satellite antenna manufacturer ThinKom Solutions, Inc. announced that Northrop Grumman has selected its ThinAir SATCOM antenna system to equip the U.S. Navy\u2019s E-130J Phoenix II aircraft. The airborne platform is under development to perform the military\u2019s Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) strategic communications mission, providing command-and-control connectivity during high-consequence operations. 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