Japan's Fujitsu to supply Lockheed Martin with radar components
TOKYO -- Japanese tech company Fujitsu will make core power supply components for Lockheed Martin's SPY7 radar system, the companies announced Thursday, in a move to help expand Japan's defense industry.
The SPY7 system, which contains over 1,200 power supply components, will be installed in a Japan Self-Defense Forces Aegis-equipped vessel in 2027 and another in 2028. The initial systems will contain Lockheed-made power supply components, with replacements parts to be made by Fujitsu.
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- Kyodo News
Kyodo News Digest: June 7, 2025
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Japan Today
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- Japan Today
Japan, U.S. yet to find common ground on tariffs but want quick deal
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The Mainichi
2 hours ago
- The Mainichi
Shimane Pref. loses out on $123,000 in Japan subsidies due to grant application typo
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