The Japan Ministry of Defence reported that both vessels are on track for commissioning in the 2027 and 2028 fiscal years. Chandra Marshall, Vice President of Multi-Domain Combat Solutions at Lockheed Martin, indicated that the speed of the delivery timeline reflects the scalability of the radar technology.
The radar system is designed to detect and track targets to improve the effectiveness of naval forces. The US and other international partners have also selected the solid-state technology for their respective fleets.
Lockheed Martin said these Aegis system equipped vessels are intended to strengthen defence capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific.
AloJapan.com