Lockheed Martin and Spanish Partners Advance Spain’s F-110 Multi-Mission Frigate Program
Delivering Defense
In February 2025, suppliers Escribano Mechanical and Engineering, and Integral de Conexión y Montajes, S.L. (ICM), delivered key components for Spain's SPY-7(V)2 radar on the F-110 frigate. Since the award announcement in summer 2024, the companies have collectively delivered over 10,000 components to multiple Lockheed Martin locations for installation and integration.
Lockheed Martin's team had the opportunity to visit the facilities of Escribano Mechanical and Engineering and ICM, witnessing the manufacturing process and the dedication of the teams involved firsthand.
"Through our partnership with ICM and Escribano, we are not only strengthening our relationship with Spanish industry but also expanding our global supply chain by leveraging local expertise and capabilities," said Chandra Marshall, Vice President of Multi-Domain Combat Solutions at Lockheed Martin. "This partnership enhances Lockheed Martin and Spanish industry’s ability to deliver high-quality, scalable, and mission-ready systems to our customers."
Technology Transfer
Lockheed Martin and Indra have maintained a strong partnership for over 25 years, collaborating on various projects including combat management systems for the Spanish Navy and components for International Aegis programs. This long-standing relationship, which began in 1996 with the F-100 program, now extends to the F-110 program.
In March, leadership and engineering teams from Indra visited Lockheed Martin's Clearwater facility to begin training on the assembly process for the SPY-7 radar's Sub-array Suite Power Supplies. The comprehensive training program included:
- A detailed overview of the assembly procedures, from start to finish, allowing the Indra team to observe, ask questions, and gain best practices and lessons learned.
- Hands-on experience with fixtures and tools, including the assembly of non-end hardware (scrap units) to practice and refine their skills.
- Observation of Lockheed Martin's testing procedures, followed by hands-on testing and troubleshooting exercises to address common issues.
Lockheed Martin plans to begin prototype builds in mid-2025 and production builds in early 2026. To support in-country production, Lockheed Martin has established capabilities in its Madrid office, expanding the team with personnel and continuing to build capability in Spain.
International Collaboration Commitment
With a legacy of collaboration spanning over two decades, Lockheed Martin has fostered a strong partnership with Spanish industry, driving innovation in radar development and naval and airborne computing systems.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to these successful partnerships, working together to design and develop cutting-edge platforms that will deliver defense capabilities that ensures Spain has 21st Century Security against evolving threats.