Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ:DRS) is a U.S.-based defense technology company and wholly owned subsidiary of Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A. The firm specializes in developing and integrating mission-critical systems for military and government customers, with a primary focus on command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR). Its core offerings encompass advanced sensors, targeting systems, radars and electronic warfare solutions designed to enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness across land, sea and air domains.
The company’s portfolio includes naval combat management systems, unmanned vehicle sensors, power generation and distribution equipment, and training and simulation solutions. Leonardo DRS supports customers through the full lifecycle of a system, from concept and design to fielding and sustainment. Its modular architectures and open-standards approach enable integration with existing platforms and rapid upgrades to address emerging threats.
Founded in 1968 as DRS Technologies, the business was acquired by Finmeccanica (now Leonardo S.p.A.) in 2015 and rebranded as Leonardo DRS. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company leverages a network of engineering and manufacturing facilities across North America, with additional presence in Europe. Since the acquisition, William J. Lynn III—former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense—has served as president and CEO, guiding strategic alignment with Leonardo’s global defense and aerospace operations.
With a commitment to research and development, Leonardo DRS invests in next-generation capabilities such as artificial intelligence, cyber resilience and autonomous systems. By drawing on Leonardo’s international footprint and its own U.S. defense heritage, the company aims to deliver interoperable, high-performance solutions that meet the evolving needs of allied military forces worldwide.
