Lockheed Martin will supply Navantia's F110 frigates with the SPY-7(V) radar. The SPY-7(V) will also go with Japan's AEGIS ASHORE and Canadian CSC programs. However, it lacks a US customer, given Raytheon has long sealed the contracts with their SPY-6 and EASR radars.
Lockheed Martin Continues Partnership With Spain For Future Frigates
Lockheed Martin recently signed a contract with Navantia to equip five new F-110 multimission frigates and their land-based test site (Centro de Integración de Sistemas en Tierra or CIST) – with Lockheed Martin’s first naval installation of its solid state S-band radar. The new F-110 frigates will be built by Spain’s national shipbuilder, Navantia.
Lockheed Martin introduces its SPY-7(V)1 radar, its first solid state --- means its AESA --- naval radar for the Canadian surface combatant and Spanish Navy programs. The radar is also meant for AEGIS ASHORE.
U.S. Government Designates Lockheed Martin's Latest Generation Radar: AN/SPY-7(V)1
Lockheed Martin's Solid State Radar has been designated as AN/SPY-7(V)1 by the United States government. SPY-7 and Aegis Ashore will defend against ballistic missile threats and provide continuous protection of Japan.
