Ship Power and Propulsion Solutions

Reliable Power Distribution, Conversion, Propulsion, and Energy Storage Systems Proven to Perform in Harsh Marine Environments.

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As naval electrical power needs rapidly expand and fleets increasingly seek to become more efficient as the technology becomes more capable, the next logical step is for ships and submarines to become more electrified – reducing maintenance and increasing availability, all while remaining environmentally conscious and sustainable. All of this enables today’s Navy to operate more quietly to give Sailors and Marines the edge.

Successful electrification requires integration into a range of platforms—for both ship and shore infrastructure—and is critical for a successful transition to a more electric fleet.

With our long history of innovative solutions, Leonardo DRS is the front-runner in Navy platform electrification—providing the highest-efficiency propulsion motors on the market, and ultra-quiet power and propulsion systems for a range of land and sea operations.

Leonardo DRS’ integrated power and propulsion solutions uniquely suited to optimize electric drive benefits for Navy combatants. Take our electric and hybrid-electric ship propulsion systems for example. They’re constructed using advanced permanent magnet technology and high-performance power electronics modules – maximizing power density, reliability, and ruggedness.

And our energy magazine allows for on-demand power anytime for a variety of applications—including pulse weapons. The modular design helps drive affordability and offers flexible configurations to fit different applications and space requirements.

Leonardo DRS power and propulsion solutions have delivered outstanding availability for decades. Our integrated electric drive systems, in conjunction with our advanced energy magazine solutions, provide the most reliable, flexible, and cost-effective naval propulsion systems available. We maximize the power available on surface ships for use with both advanced weapons and sensors—so you own the edge.

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Electric and Hybrid Electric Ship Propulsion

Electric & Hybrid-Electric Ship Propulsion

Leonardo DRS provides integrated electric or hybrid-electric drive ship propulsion solutions. Our motor and drive systems provide advantages in flexibility, modularity, and commonality – supporting requirements for fuel savings and growing power efficiency demands on future ships.

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Energy Magazine

Ship Power & Energy Storage

Leonardo DRS’ Energy Magazine meets the increasing demand on naval ships for higher power quality, more efficient use of power, and intermittent power for the high-bursts of energy required by pulse power weapons and sensor systems.

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Power Conversion and Distribution

Power Conversion & Distribution

Leonardo DRS designs and manufactures high reliability MIL-SPEC power conversion and distribution products, including:

Total Onboard Power Solutions (TOPS)

Total Onboard Power Solutions (TOPS)

Leonardo DRS and Kohler, both cutting edge industry power system partners, provide advanced propulsion system configurations that include hybrid-electric drives to provide a more enjoyable experience for the pleasure craft customer while reducing environmental impact.

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Next-Gen Navy Electrification

Leonardo DRS builds purpose-built solutions; custom designed to fit and adhere to the specific needs of the forward-deployed ship. For over 100 years, we’ve designed and manufactured electrical equipment on every USN combatant.

Hybrid Electric Drive (Part 1)

Leonardo DRS provides hybrid electric drive (HED) ship propulsion solutions systems that deliver advantages in flexibility, modularity and commonality; supporting requirements for fuel savings and growing power efficiency demands on future ships.

Hybrid Electric Drive (Part 2)

Leonardo DRS provides hybrid electric drive (HED) ship propulsion solutions systems that deliver advantages in flexibility, modularity and commonality; supporting requirements for fuel savings and growing power efficiency demands on future ships.

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) ensures the critical need for consistent power on a ship will remain ceaseless.

Navy Modernization

We design and build innovative and industry-leading naval power and propulsion systems --essential ship-based electronic systems and advanced sensors for surface and subsurface platforms across the Navy. In fact, we have products on every U.S. Navy vessel.