Leonardo DRS
About
About Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS develops defence electronics and systems for the United States and allied customers. Its portfolio spans advanced sensing, tactical computing, force protection, power and propulsion. The company traces its founding to Diagnostic Retrieval Systems in 1969 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, within the wider Leonardo group.
Its robotics-relevant sensing products include tactical radar and electro-optical and infrared systems used to detect, track and assess threats. These sensors feed counter-drone, vehicle-protection, surveillance and other defence systems, alongside computing and integration equipment. DRS supplies components and integrated subsystems for customer platforms rather than manufacturing every vehicle or aircraft that uses them. Its current expansion includes local UK capabilities for tactical radar manufacturing and support, serving regional customers as part of an established international defence business.
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Operations
Facilities & manufacturing
- Production setup
2026-10-12 - Leonardo DRS confirmed that initial production of its cxMHR C-band radar had begun. - Radar subsystem production; no disclosed radar output or installed-system count
Source - Production setup
2026-10-05 - DRS UK launched local tactical-radar manufacturing at a purpose-built UK production facility. - United Kingdom
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Operating use
- Operating use
2026-10-05 - Leonardo DRS reports more than 10,000 radar panels deployed globally across tactical-radar applications. This is not UK factory output. - Company-wide cumulative tactical-radar panels deployed internationally; distinct from UK production output, complete radar systems or robot count.
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Financials
- DRS - NASDAQ - USD
Team
- John Baylouny - President and Chief Executive Officer
Resources
Curated durable documents and official technical references.
- Tamarisk 17 µm infrared camera cores — revision 14
PDF · Historical Tamarisk-family datasheet; revision 14 · Leonardo DRS
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Timeline
Events
- 2026-10-12 - Product Launch - Leonardo DRS launches cxMHR radar and begins initial production
Four AESA radar panels and supporting systems are integrated into one transportable ISO-containerised system. The radar provides hemispheric surveillance for threats including unmanned aircraft, cruise missiles and rockets. Its open architecture supports integration with multiple air-defence command and control interfaces.
Source - 2026-10-05 - Facility Opening - Leonardo DRS establishes DRS UK and launches local tactical-radar manufacturing
The site will support UK defence customers, partners and system integrators and serve as a regional radar-business hub. DRS reports more than 10,000 radar panels deployed worldwide with U.S. forces, NATO allies and other customers. The company expects the investment to create engineering and manufacturing opportunities and support future exports.
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Relations
Relationships
- Leonardo
Indirect Majority Parent; Direct Majority Shareholder Is Leonardo Us Holding, Llc - Leonardo DRS is a separately Nasdaq-listed subsidiary controlled by Leonardo S.p.A. through Leonardo US Holding, LLC.
- DRS UK
Parent Company - Leonardo DRS established DRS UK to manufacture and support tactical radars in the United Kingdom.
Context
Market context
Leonardo DRS supplies defence sensing, computing, force-protection, power and propulsion technology. Its tactical radar portfolio detects and tracks airborne and ground threats for counter-UAS, air-defence and active-protection systems. The U. S. -listed company operates manufacturing and support businesses serving U. and allied defence customers.
Context tags
- Thermal imaging - Capability - Leonardo DRS supplies infrared-sensing systems and documented Tamarisk uncooled thermal-camera cores.