Press Releases

Leonardo DRS Awarded for Two Leading Quantum Cascade Laser Technologies

ARLINGTON, VA, November 8, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that its Daylight Solutions business was recognized with two awards for advanced laser technologies by Endeavor Business Media’s Laser Focus World, a leading photonics industry publication.  The annual awards highlight advancements and innovations in the photonics arena.

U.S. Air Force Names Leonardo DRS for Range IDIQ Support Effort Contract

ARLINGTON, VA, October 22, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS announced today that it has been awarded a position on a U.S. Air Force contract to build range electronic warfare threat systems for combat training, under the Range Indefinite-delivery/Indefinite-quantity Support Effort (RISE). The contract is worth up to $950 million over five years.

Leonardo DRS Goes Pink at AUSA to Raise Money for Military Women and Family Members Suffering from Breast Cancer

ARLINGTON, VA, October 11, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS Inc., announced today that it will grant up to $10,000 in contributions to help military families deal with breast cancer. The company’s exhibit stand at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) expo in Washington, DC, will go “pink” Tuesday, October 12, to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourage event participants to join the effort and recognize friends and relatives who have battled this disease.

Leonardo DRS Receives $19 Million U.S. Army Contract for Production of Advanced Crew-Served Weapon Sights

ARLINGTON, VA, October 11, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received a contract to produce advanced infrared machinegun weapon sights with automatic targeting for the U.S. Army. This is the second contract awarded to Leonardo DRS by the US Army for the Family of Weapon Sight-Crew Served (FWS-CS). The firm, fixed-price contract award is worth $18.9 million for the LRIP phase.

Leonardo DRS Launches AC2ES – Advanced A-PNT Solution that Offers Schedule, Cost and Capability Advantages

ARLINGTON, VA, September 14, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced that it has introduced an advanced and cost-effective Assured Position Navigation and Timing (A-PNT) solution to counter anti-Global Positioning System threats while improving the functionality of a range of combat-critical networking platforms.

Leonardo DRS Awarded Contract for Surface-to-Air Missile Threat Simulators for U.S. Air Force Training Ranges

ARLINGTON, VA, September 13, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received a contract to design, manufacture and deliver Unmanned Threat Emitter (UMTE) Threat Kit 12 (TK-12) Remote Emitter systems providing advanced surface-to-air missile threat simulation to increase realistic training capabilities for aircrews using U.S. Air Force premier training ranges.

Leonardo DRS Awarded Contract to Deliver Additional Maneuver Short Range Air Defense Mission Equipment Packages

ARLINGTON, VA, September 9, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract by General Dynamics to provide additional mission equipment packages (MEP) for Maneuver Short Range Air Defense (M-SHORAD) Increment 1 (M-SHORAD Inc. 1) systems. The contract is valued at $204 million.

Leonardo DRS Link-22 Signal Processing Controller Successfully Completes NILE Block Cycle 9 Interoperability Testing

ARLINGTON, VA, August 19, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS announced today it has successfully completed formal interoperability testing of its Link-22 Signal Processing Controller (SPC) within the NATO Improved Link Eleven (NILE) Link-22 Network. Compliance with this standard allows Leonardo DRS to provide world-class production of the technology and full interoperability with all NATO and allied partners supporting operations and exercises in the INDOPACOM theater.

Leonardo DRS to Build Next-Gen Air Combat Training Systems for Draken Europe

ARLINGTON, VA - August 5, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS announced today that it will provide advanced air combat training systems to Draken Europe in support of Draken’s program to support operational readiness training for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy.

Leonardo DRS Acquires Small-Form Gimbal Company

ARLINGTON, VA - August 5, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Ascendant Engineering Solutions (AES), one of the world’s most advanced gimbal producers. 

Leonardo DRS Recognized for Commitment to National Security with 2021 Cogswell Award

ARLINGTON, VA - July 27, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS is proud to announce that its DRS Network & Imaging Systems facility in Cypress, Calif., has been awarded the 2021 James S. Cogswell Award for Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

Leonardo DRS Receives $105 Million Award to Provide Next-Generation Mission Command Mounted Computing Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - July 14, 2021 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded its third production delivery order contract for the next-generation of U.S. Army mission command computing systems, called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) II. This modular, scalable system supports the Army’s current modernization strategy for ground combat vehicles, combat service support vehicles and command posts. The contract value is worth more than $105 million.

Leonardo DRS Awarded Contract to Deliver more than 150 P5 Combat Training Systems for the F-35 Aircraft

ARLINGTON, VA - June 22, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that its Airborne and Intelligence Systems business division was awarded a contract from Cubic Mission and Performance Solutions (CMPS), a division of Cubic Corporation, to deliver additional P5 Combat Training Systems (P5CTS) for the F-35 Lightning II.

Leonardo DRS Opens State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Menomonee Falls

ARLINGTON, VA - June 18, 20211 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for its Naval Power business in Menomonee Falls, WI. The new facility will modernize business operations to meet the current and future needs of the U.S. Navy. 

Leonardo DRS Announces Support of Homes For Our Troops

ARLINGTON, VA - June 16, 2021 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it will support Home for our Troops, a  national nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.

Leonardo DRS Brings Next-Generation Situational Awareness Capabilities to Joint Forces

ARLINGTON, VA - June 8, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it is providing next-generation joint-service situational awareness radio systems for U.S. military customers and allied nations. The next-generation Joint Tactical Terminal (JTT-NG) will upgrade legacy systems currently in operation on air, land and sea platforms across all Joint Forces.

Leonardo DRS has Long Experience Developing and Integrating Tactical C4I Combat Computing Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - February 23, 2021 ̶  The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business unit is a leading provider of advanced C4I battle management systems on ground vehicle for allied militaries around the world.

Leonardo DRS Awarded U.S. Navy Contract for Technical Insertion of Surface Fleet Combat Management Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - January 25, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to supply critical system hardware and full life-cycle support for AEGIS and Ship Self Defense System Combat Management Systems. The cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contract was awarded in December 2020, and is worth up to $211.5 million.

Leonardo DRS Awarded More than $600 Million to Provide Mission Equipment Packages for the U.S. Army Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense

ARLINGTON, VA - January 21, 2021  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today it has received an initial contract award for 28 Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) Mission Equipment Packages (MEP) from General Dynamics Land Systems (GD) in support of the U.S. Army's recent IM-SHORAD production award. The award, received on December 2nd 2020, is the first of a five-year contract valued at more than $600 million.

Final Trophy Active Protection Systems Delivered to U.S. Army

ARLINGTON, VA - January 6, 2021 - Leonardo DRS, Inc. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel (Rafael) announced today that they have completed the delivery of Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) ordered by the U.S. Army for installation on Abrams main battle tanks. This marks a major milestone in the Army’s efforts to outfit multiple brigades of tanks with APS to protect soldiers’ lives against increasing anti-armor threats.

Giving Tuesday - Leonardo DRS Announces Support to Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

ARLINGTON, VA - December 1, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it is supporting the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) in its mission to provide financial resources to military families in need of economic support. The donation is part of the Leonardo DRS mission to support members of the active-duty and retired members of the military and their families.

Cypress Facility Chosen as an AI Center of Excellence within Leonardo Labs Network

ARLINGTON, VA - November 2, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS Inc. announced today that its Cypress, California, facility has been chosen as an Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Center of Excellence within the network of the Leonardo Labs, the high-tech laboratories established by parent company Leonardo SpA.

Leonardo DRS Awarded Top Prize for Innovative C4I Integration System

ARLINGTON, VA - October 16, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that its Land Electronics business was recognized with a top award from the 2020 Military & Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards for its C4I network integration Data Distribution Unit system.

Leonardo DRS On-Board Vehicle Power System Is Top Honoree for 2020 Military & Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards

ARLINGTON, VA - October 15, 2020 – Leonardo DRS announced today that its Land Electronics business and partner, Allison Transmission, were recognized with a top award from the 2020 Military & Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards. The publication honored them for the development of the TITAN On-Board Vehicle Power system.

Leonardo DRS Receives $44 Million Combat Computing Systems Contract

ARLINGTON, VA - October 14, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract to provide advanced situational awareness hardware and software for an allied Middle Eastern customer. The total fixed-price contract is worth $44 million.

Leonardo DRS Sponsors “Click It To Stick It” To Breast Cancer At 2020 Virtual AUSA Symposium

ARLINGTON, VA - October 14, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it will partner again this year at the AUSA annual symposium with the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) to support active and retired military personnel and their families affected by breast cancer.

On Wednesday October 14, Leonardo DRS will host its Breast Cancer Awareness Day at the 2020 Association of the United States Army Virtual Symposium. The dual goals are raising awareness of breast cancer research and contributing $10,000 to support those who are undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

Online visitors to the Leonardo DRS Virtual Exhibit or its Virtual Tech Expo Series: Land Forces will be invited to “Click it to Stick it to Cancer” by placing digital post-it notes with the names of loved ones who have been affected by breast cancer on the company’s virtual “Wall of Heroes.” For each post-it note placed on the wall, Leonardo DRS will donate $5 to HJF, up to $10,000.

Leonardo DRS to Manufacture Hoverfly’s Advanced Tethered UAS Products

ARLINGTON, VA - October 13, 2020 -Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Hoverfly Technologies Inc. (HTI) of Orlando, Florida to manufacture HTI’s line of Tethered Unmanned Aerial Systems (TUAS). The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business in St. Louis, Missouri has since received its first order from Hoverfly valued at over $4 million.

Leonardo DRS Wins Contract Worth Up to $255 Million to Provide the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command with Global SATCOM

ARLINGTON, VA - September 30, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) worth up to $255 million by the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, to provide the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) with satellite communications and support for its headquarters, components and major subordinate units operating in the region.

Leonardo DRS in Canada Joins Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster

ARLINGTON, VA - September 9, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, DRS Technologies Canada Ltd., has joined the NGen, Canada’s Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster, to position the company’s advanced manufacturing capabilities as a technology leader in Canada and around the world.

Leonardo DRS Receives $62M Contract for Ship-Based Vertical Launch System Electronics

ARLINGTON, VA - August 10, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a $62 million contract to provide critical electronics for missile launch capabilities for the Mark 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) used by the United States Navy and international allies.

Leonardo DRS Announces $80,000 Donation to American Red Cross for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

ARLINGTON, VA - July 21, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that the company has raised $80,000 to support the American Red Cross in the organization’s efforts to continue to deliver their lifesaving mission and help individuals, families and communities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leonardo DRS Awarded $120 Million Contract for DAIRCM Aircraft Protection Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - July 20, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received a contract from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command to provide engineering design and test hardware for AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) advanced aircraft protection systems. The mixed cost-plus-incentive-fee and firm-fixed-price, contract is worth $120 million.

Leonardo DRS Delivers 70,000th Mounted Family of Computer System to the U.S. Army

ARLINGTON, VA - July 7, 2020 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that the company has delivered its 70,000^th mission command computing system known as the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS), to the U.S. Army. The delivery marks two decades of providing the U.S. military advanced tactical computing units for ground combat vehicles and command post operations.

Leonardo DRS Receives $104 Million Award to Provide Next-Generation Mission Command Mounted Computing Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - June 30, 2020 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a production delivery order contract for the next-generation of U.S. Army mission command computing systems called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems II (MFoCS II). This modular, scalable system supports the Army’s current modernization strategy for ground combat vehicles, combat service support vehicles and command posts. The contract value is worth $104 million.

Leonardo DRS Receives Contract Award for Production of Installation Kits for Mounted Family of Computer Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - June 25, 2020 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received a competitively awarded contract worth up to $206 million to deliver vehicle installation kits (I-Kits) for the next generation Mounted Family of Computer Systems II (MFoCS II). The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract was issued on behalf of the U.S. Army Project Manager Mission Command and PEO Command Control Communications – Tactical.

Leonardo DRS Wins Contracts Providing EW and Intelligence Systems for Programs of Record

ARLINGTON, VA - June 23, 2020   ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received two contracts for scan, collection, and analysis equipment in order to provide real-time high fidelity situational awareness and signal intelligence capabilities. The fixed-price contacts are worth a total of $12 million.

Leonardo DRS Receives Contract to Digitize Army Howitzer Fire Control Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - May 27, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command to provide mission-critical computing systems for the M777A2 Lightweight 155MM Towed Howitzer.

Leonardo DRS Awarded Contract to Build Advanced Heavy Duty Tank Trailers

ARLINGTON, VA - May 6, 2020  ̶   Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a firm-fixed-price undefinitized contract with an initial value of $12.2 million to build tactical transport trailers for armored vehicles to improve combat logistics.

Leonardo DRS Awarded Up to $462 Million Contract to Provide U.S. Navy Advanced Combat Networking Hardware

ARLINGTON, VA - April 28, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received a contract from the U.S. Navy to produce advanced consoles and display systems to support the Navy’s future surface ship combat system.  The awarded contract is worth more than $62 million with options that could be worth up to $462 million.

Leonardo DRS Hosts a “Purple Up” Day for Military Children

ARLINGTON, VA - April 28, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS Inc., announced today that it will grant up to $10,000 in contributions to support programs for children of military families undergoing physical and emotional treatments. To celebrate the “Month of the Military Child,” the company will donate $5 for every person participating in its online “Purple Up!” campaign, up to $10,000, beginning April 28.

Leonardo DRS Receives Contract for Army Mortar Fire Control Computers

ARLINGTON, VA - March 23, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Elbit Systems of America to provide advanced rugged tablets as the Fire Control Computer Two (FCCII) for U.S. Army Mortar Fire Control Systems.

U.S. Air Force Deploys Urgent Need Helicopter Protection Systems from Leonardo DRS

ARLINGTON, VA - March 18, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that the first Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) advanced aircraft protection systems have been deployed on U.S. Air Force HH-60G helicopters in support of a Joint Urgent Operational Needs Statement.

Leonardo DRS Wins Contract worth up to $808 Million to Provide C5ISR Interconnection Equipment

ARLINGTON, VA - February 10, 2020  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract worth up to $808 million to provide a suite of electronic products to link C5ISR equipment to combat vehicles across the armed services and to satisfy interconnection requirements for federal agencies.

Leonardo DRS Receives Contracts to Deliver P5 Combat Training Systems for the U.S. Air Force and Allied Nations

ARLINGTON, VA - December 2, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it was awarded multiple contracts from Cubic Global Defense, a business division of Cubic Corporation, to deliver its advanced air combat training system pods to U.S. and allied air forces around the world.

Leonardo Sponsors Italian Embassy Event to Celebrate Namesake Leonardo da Vinci

WASHINGTON, DC - October 22, 2019  ̶  On Tuesday October 22nd, the Italian Embassy in DC hosted an event to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death and the legacy of the renaissance genius.

Leonardo DRS On-Board Vehicle Power to Improve Electrical Power System on Army Command Post Vehicles

ARLINGTON, VA - October 15, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Army to deliver and integrate its On-Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) on prototype Command Post Integrated Infrastructure mounted platforms. This significant upgrade to the platform’s electrical power system will provide next-generation mobile Command Post systems with access to electrical power directly from a vehicle’s power train. 

Leonardo DRS Receives $89 Million Army Contract for Continued Production of Infrared Weapon Sights

ARLINGTON, VA - October 15, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received a contract to produce advanced infrared weapon sights for the U.S. Army. The follow-on delivery order, worth more than $89 million, is part of an existing Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to supply soldiers with the Family of Weapon Sight-Individual (FWS-I) technology.

Leonardo DRS Goes Pink at AUSA to Raise Money for Military Women and Family Members Suffering from Breast Cancer

ARLINGTON, VA - October 14, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS Inc., announced today that it will grant up to $10,000 in contributions to help military families deal with breast cancer. The company’s exhibit stand at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) expo in Washington, DC, will go “pink” Tuesday, October 15, to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourage event participants to join the effort and recognize friends and relatives who have battled this disease.

Leonardo DRS to Provide Joint Tactical Terminal-Integrated Broadcast Service Systems to US Army

ARLINGTON, VA - October 14, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS announced today it has been awarded a $14.7 million dollar contract to provide next-generation, near real-time battlespace awareness capabilities for the U.S. Army’s Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (C-RAM) program directorate at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Leonardo DRS to Supply Advanced Thermal Imagery Technology for Army’s Remote Combat Vehicle Weapon Stations

ARLINGTON, VA - October 14, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it received a contract award from  Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace AS (KONGSBERG)  to provide advanced thermal imagery technology for the KONGSBERG Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) in support of the U.S. Army’s crew served weapon programs.  The contract value is worth $9.4 million.

First Production Trophy Active Protection Systems Delivered to U.S. Army

ARLINGTON, VA - October 11, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel (Rafael) announced today that the partners have delivered on time the first Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) to defend the Army’s Abrams main battle tanks against a variety of anti-armor threats.  This delivery marks the first of several that will ultimately outfit four brigades of tanks.

Leonardo DRS Expands in Melbourne, Florida in Response to Growth

ARLINGTON, VA - September 16, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS announced today that its Land Electronics and Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems businesses have opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Melbourne, Florida in response to its continued growth. A ceremony on Monday highlighted the new facility and was attended by federal, local and company leaders.

Leonardo DRS Wins $382 Million U.S. Navy Hardware Solutions Contract

ARLINGTON, VA - September 4, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has won a U.S. Navy contract for the development, integration, and production of hardware solutions for various Navy platforms.  The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract has a base award of more than $382 million. With options, the cumulative value of the contract is estimated at more than $830 million.

Leonardo DRS Expands in San Diego Area in Response to Growth

ARLINGTON, VA - July 31, 2019 -- Leonardo DRS announced today that its DRS Daylight Solutions business has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in San Diego in response to its growth since becoming part of the company in 2017.

Leonardo DRS Receives Contract to Produce Installation Kits for Next-Gen Mounted Family of Computer Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - July 11, 2019 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received a contract to deliver vehicle installation kits (I-Kits) for the next-generation Mounted Family of Computer Systems II (MFoCS II). The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the U.S Army Project Manager Mission Command, is worth up to $28.3 million.

Leonardo DRS Awarded Contract to Provide Network Services for Rural Alaskan Healthcare System

ARLINGTON, VA - July 10, 2019 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract to continue delivering high-speed telecommunications services for rural Alaskan healthcare providers throughout the state.  The contract is worth more than $25 million over three years.

Leonardo DRS to Integrate On-Board Vehicle Power Systems on THAAD Vehicles

ARLINGTON, VA - June 28, 2019 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Army to demonstrate its On-Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) technology on Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile battery command and control, and launcher vehicles. The system improvements will give air defense operators immediate access to electrical power directly from a vehicle’s power train. 

Leonardo DRS Wins Contract Worth Up to $977 Million to Provide USSOCOM with Global Satellite Communications

ARLINGTON, VA - May 28, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract worth up to $977 million by the Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization, to provide the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) worldwide satellite communications and support for its headquarters, components and major subordinate units operating around the world.

Leonardo DRS Receives First MFoCS II Delivery Order for U.S. Army

ARLINGTON, VA - April 3, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received its first production delivery order for the next-generation of U.S. Army mission command computing systems called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) II. This modular, scalable system supports the Army’s current modernization strategy for ground combat vehicles, combat service support vehicles, and command posts.

Leonardo DRS Turns 50 - A Half Century of Great People and Technology

ARLINGTON, VA - April 1, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today the company’s 50th anniversary of its founding on April 1, 1969. From its humble beginnings in a small office space above an appliance store in Mount Vernon, New York, to a top mid-tier global defense company. Through its half century of service to military and commercial customers, Leonardo DRS and its parent company, global defense giant Leonardo, have developed advanced technology that has transformed how troops operate in the air, on the ground and at sea. 

Leonardo DRS Awarded $67 Million U.S. Army Contract for Second-Generation Infrared Sights for Combat Vehicles

ARLINGTON, VA - March 27, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS Inc., announced today that it has been awarded a $67 million U.S. Army contract to provide vehicle-based infrared sensors for surveillance and fire control systems for a variety of ground combat vehicles. 

Leonardo DRS Announces U.S. Army Contracts for Ruggedized Next-Gen Maintenance and Testing Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - March 26, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to provide ruggedized next-generation maintenance and testing systems to assess and verify the functions of vehicles, communications equipment and complex weapons systems.

Leonardo DRS Signs Strategic Agreement with International Golden Group to Support U.A.E. Forces

ARLINGTON, VA - February 17, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it will be adding significant resources in the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) in support of the country’s defense forces. The company’s Land Electronics business unit has signed a teaming agreement with U.A.E.-based International Golden Group PJSC (“IGG”).  The partnership brings together one of the U.A.E.’s premier defense companies with a leading U.S. technology company to deliver wide-ranging projects for the country’s military forces.

Leonardo DRS to Expand its West Plains Campus

ARLINGTON, VA - February 8, 2019 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc., announced today it will build a new administration facility on its campus in West Plains, Missouri, to accommodate its growing Land Systems line of business. The new facility is expected to be ready in late 2019. The company will invest in a new, best-in-class office and conference facility to serve as the focal point for the majority of the site’s administration and production activities. The business is a leading integrator of a wide range of systems for U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps ground vehicles including reconnaissance and surveillance, mission support and vehicle survivability and lethality.

Leonardo DRS to Build New Engineering and Manufacturing Complex in Bridgeton, Missouri

ARLINGTON, VA - February 7, 2019 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it will build a new engineering development and light manufacturing facility and offices in Bridgeton, Missouri, to accommodate its growing Land Systems line of business. The new facility is expected to be ready by early 2020. The company will invest in a new, best-in-class engineering, research and development and laboratory space to serve as the focal point for the majority of the business unit’s development and platform systems integration activities.  The business is a leading integrator of a wide range of systems for U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps ground platforms, including reconnaissance and surveillance, mission support, and vehicle survivability and lethality. The line of business also maintains an 85-acre heavy manufacturing campus in West Plains, Missouri.

Leonardo DRS Announces Long-Term Agreement with GE to Extend LM2500 Gas Turbine Packaging for U.S. Navy

ARLINGTON, VA - January 16, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has extended its LM2500 Gas Turbine packaging supply agreement with GE’s Marine Solutions through the end of 2024, with an option to extend through 2029.

Leonardo DRS to Provide Advanced Hybrid Electric Drive for Second U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutter

ARLINGTON, VA - January 15, 2019  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it will provide a second hybrid electric drive system for the U.S. Coast Guard’s next Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) under a contract from Eastern Shipbuilding. Eastern Shipbuilding is the prime contractor and builder of these next-generation OPCs.

Leonardo DRS and RAFAEL to Provide Additional TROPHY Active Protection Systems for U.S. Army and Marine Corps

ARLINGTON, VA - January 8, 2019 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded an undefinitized contract action  initially worth $79.6 million to provide the U.S. Army and Marine Corps with additional TROPHY active protection systems. This brings the total funded value of the program to over $200 million. Developed by long-time partner Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel, TROPHY provides combat-proven protection against anti-armor rocket and missile threats, while at the same time locating and reporting the origin of the hostile fire for immediate response.

Leonardo DRS Appoints Russ Marsh as Vice President and General Manager of its Naval Power Systems Business Unit

ARLINGTON, VA - December 7, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William J. Lynn III announced the appointment today of Russell E. Marsh as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Naval Power Systems business unit. 

Leonardo DRS Appoints Jerry Hathaway as Vice President and General Manager of its Electro-Optical and Infrared Business Unit

ARLINGTON, VA - December 5, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William J. Lynn III announced the appointment today of Jerry Hathaway as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems business unit. 

Leonardo DRS Appoints Bill Guyan as Vice President and General Manager of its Land Electronics Business Unit

ARLINGTON, VA - December 3, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William J. Lynn III announced the appointment today of William “Bill” Guyan as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Land Electronics business unit. 

Leonardo DRS Announces Successful Delivery of 100th Gas Turbine Engine for Naval Ships

ARLINGTON, VA - November 26, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it successfully delivered its 100th LM2500 Gas Turbine Package to GE in August, which will be installed on a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer. The delivery milestone represents a long relationship between the two companies that have provided the U.S. and international navies with reliable and high-efficiency naval power.

Leonardo DRS Receives Contract to Deliver P5 Combat Training Subsystem for Next-Generation F-35 Air Combat Training

ARLINGTON, VA - November 16, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it was awarded a contract from Cubic Global Defense, a business division of Cubic Corporation, to deliver more than 500 P5 Combat Training System (P5CTS) for the latest-generation air combat training for the F-35 Lightning II. With this order, over 1,000 F-35 aircraft will be equipped with this training equipment and delivered to multiple F-35 user nations.

Supporting Our Troops by Supporting Their Families

ARLINGTON, VA - November 14, 2018 -- For 8 years, Leonardo DRS has been a part of the annual WMAL - Fisher House Radio-thon, a live radio broadcast charity event raising money for the Fisher House Foundation to help build houses for the families of our injured veterans as they return home for treatment.

Leonardo DRS Appoints John Baylouny as Chief Operating Officer

ARLINGTON, VA - November 8, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William J. Lynn III announced the appointment today of John Baylouny as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the company.  Baylouny replaces Terry Murphy who is retiring at the end of the year.

Leonardo DRS Wins up to $800 Million in Defense Department Contracts for Ground Combat Electro-Optical/Infrared Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - October 8, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has won Department of Defense contracts for Electro-Optical/Infrared programs worth up to $800 million. The significant U.S. military Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity program contracts were awarded in September 2018.

Leonardo DRS and RAFAEL Test Lighter TROPHY Vehicle Protection System for Smaller Platforms

ARLINGTON, VA - September 24, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. and partner Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. of Israel announced today that they have successfully completed a lengthy live-fire qualification process for key elements of the lighter weight TROPHY Vehicle Protection System (VPS). 

Leonardo DRS Wins Contract to Upgrade Boeing F/A-18 Deployable Flight Incident Recorder

ARLINGTON, VA - September 13, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today it has been awarded a contract to develop upgraded Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Set (DFIRS) technology for new and in-service F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft.  The contract, awarded by The Boeing Company, will be executed by Leonardo DRS’ subsidiary, DRS Technologies Canada Ltd., in Kanata, Ontario.

Leonardo DRS’ Marlo Coil Business Announces Development of Advanced Commercial Air Handling System for Buildings

ARLINGTON, VA - September 12, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today the development of an advanced commercial, modular air handling unit that can be customized to meet a building’s exact needs, without the high costs and long lead times of custom units. The new air handling unit, called MarloAir™, was developed by Leonardo DRS’s Marlo Coil business, a leading manufacturer of heat transfer, refrigeration and air handling equipment for more than 90 years.  The system features pre-engineered modules that can be configured to meet the needs of office buildings, retail spaces, manufacturing facilities and other commercial buildings, with output ranges from 8,000 to 24,000 CFM. The unit can be shipped fully assembled or as individual modules, allowing easy transport to and through a building, making it ideal for retrofit applications in addition to new construction.

Leonardo DRS On-Board Vehicle Power to Improve Electrical Power System on THAAD Vehicles

ARLINGTON, VA - August 7, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been selected by the U.S. Army to demonstrate its On-Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) on Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile battery command and control, and launcher vehicles. The electrical power system improvements will give air defense operators immediate access to electrical power directly from a vehicle’s power train. To meet the Army’s power needs, OBVP systems are integrated with the vehicle transmission to generate up to 55kW of usable electrical power while on the move or up to 120kW of usable electrical power while stationary. The Leonardo DRS OBVP system has proven it can increase battlefield agility, reduce deployment logistics costs, and improve mission readiness with no impact on vehicle functionality.

Leonardo DRS Wins Contract to Provide Portable SATCOM System for U.S. Navy Ships

ARLINGTON, VA - July 26, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today it has been awarded a contract worth up to $10 million to produce mobile Shipboard Carry-On/Off Satellite Communication Systems (SCOSS) for U.S. Navy ships. The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division for a single system with up to ten systems acquired in future years.

Leonardo DRS Battle Management Hardware Successfully Supports Australian Tanks During Combat Exercise

ARLINGTON, VA - July 24, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that its next-generation ruggedized battle management hardware successfully supported Australian Armored Cavalry Regiment M1A1SA tanks during the recent Exercise Hamel.  The hardware provides the Army’s armored cavalry units improved connectivity within the Australian Defence Force as well as increased U.S., Joint, and Coalition battle management system interoperability in the field.

Leonardo DRS Down-Selected to Provide U.S. Army with IM-SHORAD Prototypes

ARLINGTON, VA - June 28, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today it has been down-selected by the U.S. Army, and will begin negotiations, to provide its mission equipment package for the service’s accelerated Initial Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (IM-SHORAD) effort. The mission equipment package includes kinetic and non-kinetic defeat capabilities and an on-board radar.

Leonardo DRS and Rafael to Provide TROPHY Active Protection Systems for U.S. Army

ARLINGTON, VA - June 26, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract worth $193 Million to provide the U.S. Army with TROPHY active protection systems for its Abrams tanks in support of immediate operational requirements. Under the terms of the contract, Leonardo DRS will provide the Army with TROPHY systems, countermeasures, and maintenance kits.

Leonardo DRS Receives Major Contract Award to Provide Next-Generation Combat Computing for U.S. Army

ARLINGTON, VA - June 7, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract worth up to $841.3 million to produce the next-generation of U.S. Army mission command computing systems called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems (MFoCS) II. The system will support the U.S. Army’s current modernization strategy for tactical platforms, including ground combat vehicles and command posts.

Leonardo DRS Introduces A Smaller High-Performance RF Tuner for its Popular Vesper Tuners and Exciters

ARLINGTON, VA - June 6, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today an addition to its popular Vesper family of small, high-performance RF monitoring and detection tuners. The smaller Vesper 3U VPX RF receiver is optimized for U.S. military, intelligence agency, and commercial customers who require a smaller form factor for spectrum monitoring applications.

Leonardo DRS to Provide to BAE Systems Advanced Sensors for the Interim U.S. Army Aircraft Missile Warning System

ARLINGTON, VA - April 27, 2018 -- Leonardo DRS Inc., announced today it has partnered with BAE Systems to provide advanced sensors for BAE Systems’ 2-Color Advanced Warning System (2C-AWS), which is being developed under a contract with the U.S. Army for its Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) Quick Reaction Capability (QRC).  The 2C-AWS system is designed to protect U.S. Army rotary wing aircraft from new and emerging threats. 

Leonardo DRS Launches 10-Micron Thermal Camera, Smallest and Most Cost-Effective on the Market

ARLINGTON, VA - April 18, 2018  ̶  Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today the launch of its innovative “Tenum™ 640” thermal imager, the first uncooled 10-micron thermal camera core on the market for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The Tenum™ 640 is ideal for surveillance and security applications; ground and aerial unmanned platforms for first responders, agri-business and hazmat operations; and personal vision systems for outdoor sporting. The camera core will also be available to the military for a variety of uses.

Leonardo DRS T-100 Team Member on U.S. Air Force Training Program will be Keynote Speaker at Military Flight Training Conference

ARLINGTON, VA - December 4, 2017 -- The T-100 Integrated Training System team partners, Leonardo DRS, CAE USA and Honeywell, announced today that Michael Lewis of CAE USA will be a keynote speaker discussing integrated Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) flight training at the 2017 Military Flight Training USA Summit on December 7^th in San Antonio, Texas.

Leonardo DRS Awarded Contract to Provide Mission-Critical Communications System for U.S. Navy Aegis Cruisers and Destroyers

ARLINGTON, VA - November 15, 2017 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, DRS Technologies Canada, Ltd., has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to provide four additional Integrated Voice Communications Systems (IVCS) for their Aegis cruisers and destroyers. The award is part of the Navy’s larger IVCS contract.

Leonardo DRS Expands Commercial Infrared Business with Assignment of U.S. Master Distributor

ARLINGTON, VA - October 11, 2017 - Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with Sierra Olympic Technologies, Inc. (SOTI) to become its U.S. master distributor of commercial uncooled thermal cores. The agreement will allow Leonardo DRS to put more focus on research and development of uncooled thermal technologies.

U.S. Army Awards Leonardo DRS Contract for Production of Counter-Drone Capability

ARLINGTON, VA - October 10, 2017 – Leonardo DRS announced today that it has been awarded a production contract from the U.S. Army, under an urgent operational need, to develop a comprehensive counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability to protect soldiers from enemy drones.  This contract follows an earlier award for similar prototype capabilities, and is worth up to $42 million.

Air Force and Defense Industry Veteran to Lead Leonardo DRS T-100 Program

ARLINGTON, VA - September 18, 2017 — Leonardo DRS announced today the appointment of Marc Lindsley as vice president of T-100 programs, responsible for leading the capture and execution of the U.S. Air Force T-X Advanced Pilot Training System Program.

Leonardo DRS Receives Additional $58 Million in U.S. Army Orders for Next-Generation Combat Computing Upgrades

ARLINGTON, VA - August 8, 2017 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received an additional $58 million in orders from the U.S. ArmyMission Command Program Office to provide next-generation combat computing systems called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems, or MFoCS.

Leonardo DRS T-100 Team Sponsoring Tuskegee Airmen’s National Convention

ORLANDO, FL - July 31, 2017 -- The Leonardo DRS T-100 Team, which includes CAE USA, Honeywell and Leonardo Aircraft, is sponsoring the 46^th Annual Convention of the historic Tuskegee Airmen, the heroic African-American pilots, airmen and support personnel of World War II and their modern-day namesakes.

Australian Army Contracts Leonardo DRS for Next-Generation Combat Computing Upgrades

ARLINGTON, VA - July 26, 2017 -- Leonardo DRS announced today that it will provide the Australian Army with its next-generation platform Battle Management System (BMS) hardware, called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems, or MFoCS, for its M1A1SA main battle tanks and associated combat vehicles.

Leonardo DRS Receives $53 Million in U.S. Army Orders for Next-Generation Combat Computing Upgrades

ARLINGTON, VA - July 20, 2017 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has received more than $53 million in orders in 2017 to provide the U.S. Army with its next-generation combat computing systems, called the Mounted Family of Computer Systems, or MFoCS. 

Leonardo DRS Wins Contract to Develop Counter-Drone Capability for U.S. Army

ARLINGTON, VA - 17 July 2017 – Leonardo DRS announced today that it has received a contract award from the U.S. Army for up to $16 million, under an urgent operational need, to develop a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability to protect soldiers from enemy drones. As the lead systems integrator, Leonardo DRS will work with its teammate, Moog Inc., and additional industry partners to develop this capability. The C-UAS capability will include Moog’s Reconfigurable Integrated-weapons Platform (RIwP) turret, Leonardo DRS’ mast-mounted Surveillance and Battlefield Reconnaissance Equipment – known as SABRE, and other government-provided technologies. The technologies will be fully integrated on two MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles for a mobile C-UAS capability designed to detect, identify, track and defeat unmanned aerial threats.

Leonardo DRS completes acquisition of Daylight Solutions

Arlington, VA - 26 June 2017 – Leonardo announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Leonardo DRS, completed the acquisition of Daylight Solutions, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser based products and technology.

Leonardo DRS Receives Third Defense Security Service Award for Counterintelligence

ARLINGTON, VA - May 24, 2017 -- Leonardo DRS, for the third time, has been awarded the Defense Security Service Award for Excellence in Counterintelligence. The award is the highest U.S. honor given to the defense industry for protecting classified information and technology through a culture of compliance with government security regulations and partnership with DoD intelligence services.

Leonardo DRS to Provide Multiple Customers with High-Performance Link-11/Link-22 Communications Systems

ARLINGTON, VA - MAY 11, 2017  ̶  Leonardo DRS announced today it has received multiple orders for its trusted Link-11 and Link-22 data terminal sets and associated communication equipment, systems and services.

Alabama State Leaders Show Support for T-100 Aircraft

MONTGOMERY, AL -- May 9, 2017 — Executives with Leonardo DRS will be welcomed to the Alabama State House prior to the opening of the regular House session on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. State Representative Pebblin Warren, (D) Tuskegee will introduce the special guests and present them with a House Resolution supporting the company’s bid for a contract with the U.S. Air Force (USAF).

Leonardo DRS to Provide Advanced Hybrid Electric Drive Technology for First U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters

Arlington, VA - April 13, 2017 -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Eastern Shipbuilding to provide hybrid electric drive systems for the U.S. Coast Guard’s new fleet of Offshore Patrol Cutters. The contract, for the first nine systems, is worth $10.7 million. Eastern Shipbuilding is the prime contractor and builder of these next-generation Offshore Patrol Cutters.

U.S. Navy selects Leonardo DRS and Rockwell Collins to field its Tactical Combat Training System Increment II solution

Arlington, VA - March 31, 2017 -- The U.S. Navy has selected Leonardo DRS and Rockwell Collins to supply their encrypted, next-generation tactical training system.

Leonardo is growing in the USA with the acquisition of Daylight Solutions

ROME, ITALY - March 7, 2017 – Leonardo, through the US subsidiary Leonardo DRS, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Daylight Solutions, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser products and technology.

DRS Technologies to Provide U.S. Navy with New Tactical Data Links for Up to Ten Years

ARLINGTON, VA - February 19, 2017 - DRS Technologies Inc., a Leonardo Company, announced today it has been awarded an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth up to $22 million by the U.S. Navy for updated communications systems that allow ship commanders to securely share real-time tactical data information. The initial five-year contract award for the Link-11/Link-22 tactical data system will total $9.3 million, with a second five-year option that could bring the total award to $22 million.

Leonardo to compete for U.S. Air Force Advanced Pilot Training System program through its U.S. company Leonardo DRS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 08, 2017 — Leonardo is proud to confirm its participation in the U.S. Air Force T-X competition with its T-100 integrated training system. Leonardo will leverage its U.S. company, Leonardo DRS, as the prime contractor, bringing to bear Leonardo’s leading aeronautical and simulation expertise to deliver a fully integrated solution in the best interests of the Air Force.