Cupped antenna

A multi-element antenna comprising:

• a plurality of capped antennas coupled by a feed network, each cupped antenna comprising:
• a cup having a rear surface and one or more side surfaces wherein the rear surface and one or more side surfaces define a cavity and wherein the one or more side surfaces are provided having one or more indentations disposed therein and wherein the one or more indentations are configured to reduce a size and weight of the cup;
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• a first radiating element disposed within the cavity, wherein the first radiating element is configured to couple to a first feed circuit.

An antenna array comprising:

• a plurality of cupped antennas coupled by a feed network to form a cupped antenna array, each cupped antenna comprising:
• a cup having a cavity formed by a rear surface of the cup and side surfaces of the cup;
• at least one radiating element disposed within the cavity, wherein the at least one radiating element is coupled to a feed;
• and
• one or more indentations disposed in the side surfaces of the cup, wherein the one or more indentations are configured to (i) reduce a size and weight of the cup, and (ii) provide an opening within an aperture of the cupped dipole antenna array;
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• an additional antenna disposed within the opening.