Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ:DRS) (NASDAQ: DRS) is a leading provider of advanced defense technologies and solutions, serving military, intelligence and homeland security customers in the United States and allied nations. The company develops, integrates and sustains mission-critical systems across land, air, sea and cyber domains, with offerings that include electro-optical and infrared sensors, electronic warfare and communications systems, naval combat support services, and precision weapons guidance equipment.
Since its founding in 1968 as DRS Technologies, the company has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions to become part of the Leonardo Group, a global aerospace, defense and security conglomerate headquartered in Italy. Rebranded as Leonardo DRS in 2019, it leverages Leonardo’s international footprint to support multinational programs and deliveries while maintaining a strong U.S. manufacturing and R&D base in key states such as New York, California, Virginia and Massachusetts.
Leonardo DRS’s product portfolio spans rugged computing and networking solutions for battlefield command centers, optronics for precision targeting, gyro-stabilized turrets for armored vehicles, unmanned systems payloads, and integrated power management systems for maritime vessels. It also provides comprehensive lifecycle support, from installation and field maintenance to training and upgrade services, ensuring high readiness rates and rapid deployment capabilities for its defense customers.
Under the leadership of CEO William J. Lynn III, a former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, Leonardo DRS emphasizes innovation through collaboration with government agencies, research institutions and commercial technology partners. The company remains focused on advancing emerging technologies—such as artificial intelligence, autonomous platforms and next-generation sensors—to address evolving threats and deliver enhanced mission effectiveness for its global customer base.
