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Japan

Lockheed Martin has achieved a significant milestone by successfully demonstrating the first live track AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar for the Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV). This achievement marks a critical step in the program, which is poised to become a cornerstone of Japan's national defense strategy.

During the initial track event, the SPY-7 radar tactical hardware and software tracked objects in space, confirming the maturity of the radar system and initiating comprehensive performance testing.

Amr Hussein, vice president of Multi-Domain Combat Solutions at Lockheed Martin, emphasized the rigorous integration and testing process employed to ensure the capability of Aegis and SPY-7 before delivery to Japan. This meticulous testing approach aims to minimize risk and guarantee the timely delivery of a fully integrated and calibrated system.

The Japan Ministry of Defense is set to deploy two ASEVs equipped with the SPY-7 radar system. Chandra Marshall, vice president of Radar and Sensor Systems at Lockheed Martin, highlighted the advanced technology utilized in the SPY-7 radar product line, derived from the Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) program. Marshall underscored the radar's ability to provide continuous 24/7 coverage, serving as a superior deterrence asset applicable to both land and maritime defense applications worldwide.