Japanese information and communications technology company Fujitsu has concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with American aerospace and defense giant Lockheed Martin to supply radar components for SPY-7 radar.
In 2024, the two companies signed a previous MOU to expand Lockheed Martin’s Industrial Cooperation goals for expanding its solid-state radar production and sustainment in Japan.
The collaboration demonstrates Lockheed Martin’s commitment to growing the defense workforce and further developing the production and sustainment of key components for its SPY-7 radar product line.
Under the new MoU, Fujitsu will provide a SPY-7 subarray suite power supply line replaceable unit (PS LRU).
“By locally manufacturing critical components for the SPY-7 radar, Japan can have complete confidence that this system will be fully supported and sustained for decades to come,” said Paul Lemmo , vice president and general manager at Lockheed Martin.
“We are honored to play a role in shaping the future of Japan’s defense industry and proud to contribute to the growth of the defense employment landscape in the country.”
“Fujitsu is honored to contribute to the manufacturing of the SPY-7 radar, especially in the production of the PS LRU, a critical component of the system,” added Tsuneo Hayashi , corporate executive officer, SEVP, Fujitsu Limited.
“Fujitsu will further expand its collaboration with Lockheed Martin on the SPY-7 radar, contributing to its sustainment in Japan and helping to strengthen national security.”
With advanced detection and tracking capabilities, SPY-7 can effectively counter complex threats, enabling simultaneous engagement of multiple targets.