Lockheed Martin, a global leader in advanced radar technology, and Fujitsu Limited, a prominent Japanese company in information and communications technology, have finalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designating Fujitsu as the supplier of the SPY-7 Subarray Suite Power Supply Line Replaceable Unit (PS LRU). This collaboration, which supports the Aegis System Equipped Vessel program, is set to lead to purchase orders expected in 2025.
“By manufacturing essential components of the SPY-7 radar locally, Japan can be assured that this system will be sustained and supported for many decades,” said Paul Lemmo, Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin. “We are privileged to contribute to the future of Japan’s defense sector and play a role in strengthening the country’s defense workforce.”
“Fujitsu is proud to contribute to the production of the SPY-7 radar, particularly the PS LRU, a key element of the system,” said Tsuneo Hayashi, Corporate Executive Officer at Fujitsu Limited. “This further enhances our partnership with Lockheed Martin, strengthening the radar system’s sustainability and supporting Japan’s national security.”
In 2024, Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu signed a prior MOU to expand the production and maintenance of solid-state radar technology in Japan. This collaboration reflects Lockheed Martin’s ongoing commitment to growing the defense workforce in Japan and ensuring the continued production and support of critical radar components.
For over three decades, Lockheed Martin has supported Japan’s security needs by providing cutting-edge systems and sensors for the Kongo, Atago, and Maya-class destroyers. The company’s vision of expanding 21st Century Security® in Japan remains strengthened by these partnerships.
Lockheed Martin’s SPY-7 radar system provides advanced solid-state technology that enables quick and precise responses to emerging threats. Its superior detection and tracking capabilities allow for the engagement of multiple targets simultaneously, offering enhanced defense against complex threats.
Lockheed Martin is a global leader in defense technologies, focused on delivering innovative solutions and advancing scientific progress. The company’s 21st Century Security® vision ensures that its mission solutions keep the nations it serves ahead of evolving threats.
Fujitsu’s mission is to promote sustainability by driving innovation and building trust within society. As a leading digital transformation partner, the company’s 113,000 employees work to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Fujitsu combines expertise in AI, computing, networks, data security, and converging technologies to deliver impactful solutions. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, Fujitsu reported revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (approximately US$23 billion) and remains Japan’s top digital services provider by market share.
