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This research describes a unique conformal antenna design that delivers higher bandwidth and gain while using a compact and mild flexible substrate appropriate for Military aviation Communication. Conformal antennas are widely used in satellite communication because they may be built to adapt to the curvature of the surface, allowing for better aerodynamics and lower drag. The antenna's conformal design allows it to be fitted into a variety of military platforms, offering effective communication and sensor capabilities. The antenna substrate is made of RT5880(lossy) flexible Rogers with a dielectric constant of 2.2 and a loss tangent of unity. Rogers RT/duroid is a high-frequency laminate material that is frequently used as an antenna substrate. The material is appropriate for high-frequency applications due to its low dielectric constant, low loss tangent, and great thermal stability. Copper is used to create the Patch and Ground planes. The antenna was measured and simulated with one element powered and the surrounding elements terminated in 50-ohm resistive loads. The microstrip patch antenna components' estimated reflection coefficients suggested a narrowband match at 5.2 GHz. The antenna's performance is optimized during the design process by using electromagnetic simulation software. The radiation pattern, gain, and impedance matching are all evaluated throughout the analysis.