AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar – The Defense Post

Mar- 2026 -

24 March

An artist's impression of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar-fitted Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV). The gray ship is seen sailing in rough waters. Three missiles are seen firing off from it, with one maneuvering to hit an airborne missile fired by an unknown source. By the back of the ship, three laser-like lights target a group of five drones flying above. Two triangle-shaped objects are seen hovering above the entire scene.

US, Japan Push Aegis Vessel Integration With First SPY-7 Live Test

The US has carried out the first live-target tracking exercise using the SPY-7 radar slated to be integrated with Japan’s Aegis vessel.

13 March

Asia Pacific

Christine Casimiro

Japan Accepts Second SPY-7 Radar Shipset From Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered the second shipset of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar system for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels.

4 March

Air

A Standard Missile-3 Block 1B interceptor missile is launched from the guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) to intercept a target missile during a test in the mid-Pacific

Bea Castañeda

AN/SPY-1 Radar: The Sensor That Made Aegis Possible, Explained

This guide explains how the AN/SPY-1 radar tracks threats, supports Aegis combat systems, and underpins air and missile defense for modern warships worldwide.

Jan- 2025 -

17 January

Europe

An artist's rendering of the F-110 frigate. The ship is painted gray, and is seen sailing across blue waters. The background is a clear blue sky.

Giulia Bernacchi

Lockheed SPY-7 Radar Achieves Tracking Milestone for Spanish Frigate

Navantia and Lockheed have successfully conducted the first live tracking test for the AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar that will equip the F-110 frigate.

Jul- 2024 -

26 July

Business

Inder Singh Bisht

Lockheed Taps Spanish Firms for SPY-7 Radar Production

Lockheed Martin has requested a trio of Spanish firms supply AN/SPY-7(V)2 radar components for the F-110 frigate fleet.

US, Japan Push Aegis Vessel Integration With First SPY-7 Live Test

Japan Accepts Second SPY-7 Radar Shipset From Lockheed Martin

AN/SPY-1 Radar: The Sensor That Made Aegis Possible, Explained

Lockheed SPY-7 Radar Achieves Tracking Milestone for Spanish Frigate

Lockheed Taps Spanish Firms for SPY-7 Radar Production

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