Lockheed Martin and Navantia mark milestone in F-110 frigate radar development

By Defence Industry Europe

Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Navantia, has achieved a significant milestone in the development of the Spain F-110 Multi-Mission Frigate's radar system. Conducted at Lockheed Martin's Aegis SCOMBA Integration Center in Moorestown, New Jersey, the successful live track demonstration of the AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar represents a pivotal moment in the programme's advancement.

 

Chandra Marshall, Vice President of Multi-Domain Combat Solutions at Lockheed Martin, highlighted the event’s significance, stating that the radar system’s hardware and software effectively tracked airborne targets, affirming its operational readiness for comprehensive performance testing. The demonstration underscores Lockheed Martin’s commitment to enhancing naval radar technology, tailored to meet Spain’s evolving defence requirements.

 

 

Carlos Lopez, F-110 Program Director at Navantia, emphasised the achievement’s impact on the project timeline, noting that the program remains on course for the anticipated commissioning of the first frigate in 2028. With formal delivery of the SPY-7 radar scheduled for 2026, this milestone sets the stage for the integration and calibration necessary for the vessel’s Combat System Light-off.

Looking ahead, Lockheed Martin plans to proceed with extensive testing of the SPY-7 radar system and Aegis tactical equipment in the months to come. These efforts are aimed at ensuring the seamless integration of critical components, paving the way for Spain’s naval fleet expansion with technologically advanced capabilities.

 

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The F-110 frigate, currently in construction with the first two ships underway, represents a collaborative endeavour between Lockheed Martin and Navantia. Integration of the Aegis and SCOMBA Combat System tactical programs will continue to be tested at Lockheed Martin’s ASIC and the Spanish Navy’s CIST in Rota naval base, underpinning the project’s future milestones and operational readiness objectives.

 

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