Raytheon to Equip Germany’s F127 Frigates with Advanced SPY-6(V)1 Radar

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In a major step to modernize its naval fleet, the German government has selected Raytheon’s SPY-6(V)1 radar for installation on eight next-generation F127 frigates. The agreement, structured under a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract with the U.S. Navy, will make Germany the first international operator of the SPY-6 system—one of the world’s most advanced maritime radars designed to deliver unparalleled situational awareness and multi-domain defense capabilities.

A Major Step in Naval Defense Collaboration

Under the proposed contract, Raytheon will provide comprehensive support and integration services to adapt the SPY-6(V)1 system to the F127 frigate design. This collaboration underscores the growing defense partnership between Germany and the United States, focusing on strengthening maritime security and interoperability among NATO allies.

Cutting-Edge 360-Degree Situational Awareness

The SPY-6(V)1 radar features four array faces, each equipped with 37 radar modular assemblies (RMAs) that enable continuous, 360-degree situational awareness. As part of the U.S. Navy’s SPY-6 family, the system delivers unmatched air and missile defense capabilities across seven different ship classes, significantly enhancing detection range, target tracking, and overall mission readiness.

Enhancing Germany’s Next-Generation Frigates

“Germany’s selection of SPY-6 reaffirms global confidence in the radar’s advanced capabilities and its critical role in enhancing naval defense,” said Barbara Borgonovi, President of Naval Power at Raytheon. “Integrating the radar on F127 frigates will provide the German Navy with a multi-mission solution that enables faster and more informed decision-making at sea.”

The F127 frigate program represents the future backbone of the German Navy’s surface fleet, with a focus on advanced sensor integration, digital systems, and enhanced air and missile defense capability — all of which align with SPY-6’s core strengths.

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Built for Global Defense Readiness

The SPY-6 radar is recognized as the most advanced and extensively tested maritime radar in the world. It is one of several radar programs designed and produced at Raytheon’s Radar Development Facility in Andover, Massachusetts—a 30,000-square-foot, vertically integrated, and highly automated facility that operates around the clock to support U.S. and allied forces.

This facility develops and manufactures diverse radar systems for naval, air, and missile defense, reinforcing Raytheon’s reputation as a leader in global radar innovation.

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