Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 Radar for Spain’s F-110 Frigate: Moorestown, New Jersey – January 14, 2025 – In a significant milestone for the Spanish F-110 frigate program, Lockheed Martin, in partnership with Navantia, Spain’s national defense and shipbuilding company, has successfully demonstrated the first live track for the ship’s AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar.
This critical tracking event, conducted at Lockheed Martin’s Aegis SCOMBA Integration Center (ASIC) in Moorestown, New Jersey, confirmed the system’s maturity and readiness for comprehensive performance testing.
“During this milestone event, the SPY-7 radar system’s tactical hardware and software accurately tracked airborne objects, demonstrating its capabilities and readiness for the evolving needs of the Spanish Navy,” said Chandra Marshall, vice president of Multi-Domain Combat Solutions at Lockheed Martin. “Lockheed Martin has rapidly advanced its naval radar technology and solutions to meet the demanding requirements of this program.”
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“This achievement marks a crucial milestone in the F-110 Program, showcasing the significant progress made and ensuring the program remains on track to deliver the first frigate to the Spanish Navy in 2028,” Carlos Lopez, F-110 Program Director at Navantia said in a statement sent to Defence Star.
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Looking Ahead
Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 Radar for Spain’s F-110 Frigates built by Navantia.
In the coming months, Lockheed Martin will rigorously test all components of the SPY-7 radar system and the Aegis tactical equipment to ensure the delivery of a fully integrated and calibrated system to the Spanish Navy.
The formal delivery of the SPY-7 radar is scheduled for 2026, a pivotal moment in the construction of the vessel and the activation of its Combat System.
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Spain’s F-110 Frigate Program
The F-110 frigate program is currently underway with the construction of the first two ships. Lockheed Martin and Navantia are collaborating closely on the integration of the Aegis and SCOMBA Combat System tactical computer programs. This integration will be rigorously tested at both the ASIC and at the Spanish Navy’s land-based test site (CIST) in Rota naval base, Spain.
This news story provides a more detailed and informative account of the press release, offering a clear and concise narrative of the successful radar tracking event and its significance for the F-110 frigate program.
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