Spanish Firms Secure Major Contract for SPY-7 Radar Production with Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin, the leading aerospace and defense enterprise, has awarded procurement agreements to Indra, Escribano Mechanical and Engineering, and ICM (Integral de Conexión y Montajes, S.L.) for AN/SPY-7(V)2 components intended for the F-110 frigate.
As part of Lockheed Martin’s pledge to enhance its international procurement network, these agreements seek to incorporate Spain into the company’s extensive SPY-7 supply chain, bolstering resilience and increasing production capabilities.
“These strategic partnerships empower local businesses, fortify communities, and stimulate economic advancement, all while delivering the most sophisticated defense solutions for 21st Century Security®,” remarked Amr Hussein, Vice President of Multi-Domain Combat Solutions at Lockheed Martin. “By integrating Spanish firms into radar manufacturing, we are dedicated to diversifying our supply chain and augmenting our capacity to enrich our global supply network.”
The Legacy
Lockheed Martin and Spanish industry have collaborated to manufacture over 90 water coolers and auxiliary devices, 30,000 cables, 1.8 m power supplies, along with microelectronic and RF components for the worldwide SPY-1 fleet.
For over 20 years, Lockheed Martin has partnered closely with Spanish industry on radar technology and naval and airborne computing systems. They remain committed to sustaining this successful alliance and developing innovative platforms together that will offer defense capabilities and services for many future years.
Lockheed Martin’s collaborations in Spain and globally yield millions in investments into its international supply chain, fostering local security and enhancing their economies, industries, and communities.
