# Leonardo DRS

> Leonardo DRS designs and manufactures sensors, tactical radars, rugged computing, force-protection systems, and electric power and propulsion equipment for the U.S. military and allied customers. It supplies components and integrated systems across military platforms and reported $3.648 billion in 2025 revenue.

- **Founded:** 1969
- **Headquarters:** Arlington, United States
- **Founders:** Leonard Newman (Co-founder; engineer), David Gross (Co-founder; engineer)
- **Products:** Columbia-class electric propulsion equipment, Family of Weapon Sights - Individual (FWS-I), cxMHR radar, Trophy active protection integration, Rugged network computing
- **Notable:** Reported 13% revenue growth in 2025, to $3.648 billion., Announced Columbia-class propulsion awards worth more than $3 billion when fully funded, covering shipset 12., Opened its Charleston-area naval power and propulsion facility in January 2026.

## Products & services

- **Columbia-class electric propulsion equipment** — Permanent-magnet main propulsion motors, motor drives, switchgear and propulsion controls; awards announced in 2024 extend through shipset 12 when fully funded.
- **Family of Weapon Sights - Individual (FWS-I)** — Uncooled thermal sight with wireless links to compatible soldier-worn displays; a $63 million Army production order was announced in October 2026.
- **cxMHR radar** — Containerized C-band AESA radar system with four panels for integrated air and missile defense; launch and initial production announced in October 2026.
- **Trophy active protection integration** — Rafael-developed hostile-fire detection and active protection technology offered in the United States by Leonardo DRS.
- **Rugged network computing** — Military computing and display systems supporting mission command, tactical networks, and naval combat systems.
- **Joint Secure Air Combat Training System (JSAS)** — Collaboration with Collins Aerospace for secure live, virtual and constructive air-combat test and training.
- **Naval power and thermal management** — Power conversion, distribution, motor controls, cooling and propulsion integration for naval platforms.

## Achievements

- Reported 13% revenue growth in 2025, to $3.648 billion.
- Announced Columbia-class propulsion awards worth more than $3 billion when fully funded, covering shipset 12.
- Opened its Charleston-area naval power and propulsion facility in January 2026.
- Reported $5.1 billion of funded backlog at June 30, 2026.
- Completed the RADA merger and returned to public trading in November 2022.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — October 14: announced a three-year JIATF-401 counter-UAS IDIQ with a $500 million ceiling; task orders remain competitive.
- **2026-10** — October 13: announced a $63 million U.S. Army FWS-I production order.
- **2026-10** — October 12: launched cxMHR and announced initial production.
- **2026-10** — October 5: announced DRS UK and local tactical radar capabilities, including manufacturing.
- **2026-07** — July 30: reported second-quarter revenue of $913 million, up 10% year over year.
- **2026-07** — July 28: agreed to acquire Raft for $450 million in cash; expected Q4 2026 close remains subject to approvals and other conditions in the announcement.
- **2026-01** — John Baylouny became president and CEO effective January 1; Charleston-area facility opened January 23.

## Links

- Website: https://www.leonardodrs.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leonardodrs/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/leonardodrsnews
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LeonardoDRS
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leonardodrsinc/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22