Current Full Digital Phased-Array Radar developments for Naval applications

Current developments in Multifunction Phased-Arrays radars (MPAR) that have as a target the implementation of the Integrated Mast radar capability in the Future Frigate F110 for the Spanish Navy are introduced in this paper. Different Phased-Array configurations are described with focus in the Full Digital Array capability development. Main advantages searched in this architecture are listed and the main challenges observed in our development described as well as current and future developments foreseen.