Germany selects Raytheon SPY-6 radar for new F127 frigates

Germany Selects Raytheon SPY-6 Radar for New F127 Frigates

The German government has chosen the Raytheon SPY-6 radar for its new F127 frigates, making it the first international customer for the American SPY-6 family of radars.

Raytheon, part of RTX, will provide integration support and technical services to adapt the radar to the F127’s design. The system will be installed on eight ships, enhancing the German Navy's air and missile defense capabilities.

“Germany’s selection of SPY-6 reaffirms the global confidence in the radar’s advanced capabilities and its critical role in enhancing naval defence,”

said Barbara Borgonovi, President of Naval Power at Raytheon. The SPY-6 family of radars is being fitted on seven US Navy ship classes, representing a significant improvement in fleet sensor capability.

Author's summary: Germany selects SPY-6 radar for F127 frigates.

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UK Defence Journal UK Defence Journal — 2025-10-13

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