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Leonardo DRS

US
commercial
Arlington, Virginia, United States
www.leonardodrs.com/
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Leonardo DRS increased research and development investment across its business in response to this call from the Department of War.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductDec 29, 2025Next-Generation Secure Data Transport Capability Tested in Space

Leonardo DRS completed a successful on-orbit test of a multi-channel software-defined radio with integrated advanced cryptography.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductDec 29, 2025Next-Generation Secure Data Transport Capability Tested in Space

Leonardo DRS's investments in next-generation low Earth orbit software-defined radios aim to overcome the limitations of legacy systems.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductDec 29, 2025Next-Generation Secure Data Transport Capability Tested in Space

Leonardo DRS integrates cutting-edge commercial technologies with proven open-architecture innovations to accelerate delivery of advanced tactical-edge solutions.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductDec 29, 2025Next-Generation Secure Data Transport Capability Tested in Space

Leonardo DRS's work on XCM3-Space is part of a broader effort to bring commercial technologies and open-architecture approaches to tactical-edge space systems.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSOrg RelationshipDec 22, 2025Leonardo DRS space radio completes first secure on orbit data transport test

Space-based data transport in low Earth orbit is positioned by Leonardo DRS as dependent on edge computing and processing.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025Leonardo DRS space radio completes first secure on orbit data transport test

Leonardo DRS plans to launch a second XCM3-Space system in 2026 to extend demonstrations of edge processing and additional waveform capabilities in orbit.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSOrg RelationshipDec 22, 2025Leonardo DRS space radio completes first secure on orbit data transport test

Leonardo DRS aims to integrate AI-enabled and open-architecture edge computing for future space missions.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025Leonardo DRS space radio completes first secure on orbit data transport test

Leonardo DRS built XCM3-Space to support high-performance secure satellite communications across multiple frequencies and networks simultaneously.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025Leonardo DRS space radio completes first secure on orbit data transport test

Leonardo DRS increased internal research and development spending to bring XCM3-Space from design through build, test, and launch in less than twelve months.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductDec 22, 2025Leonardo DRS space radio completes first secure on orbit data transport test

Leonardo DRS, Inc. received a full-rate production contract from Northrop Grumman to supply Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) technology for Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) systems.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsOrg RelationshipJun 11, 2024Leonardo DRS to provide additional advanced laser systems to protect U.S. military

The first phase of contract work led to the down‑selection of the AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure System from Leonardo DRS for ABAD.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSOrg RelationshipMay 21, 2024GA-ASI developing new ABAD pod for battlefield awareness + Defense

Leonardo DRS supplies the AN/AAQ-45 DAIRCM aircraft protection system and is teamed with GA-ASI for the ABAD program.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSTechnical ProductMay 12, 2024GA-ASI developing new ABAD pod for battlefield awareness + defense

Leonardo UK Ltd. and its U.S.-based subsidiary Leonardo Electronics US Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sierra Nevada Corporation to jointly address a range of international defence and security markets.

Mentioned as: Leonardo Electronics US Inc.Technical ProductJul 19, 2023Leonardo + Sierra Nevada Corporation partner to extend global ISR reach

Leonardo Electronics US Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of Leonardo UK Ltd.

Mentioned as: Leonardo Electronics US Inc.Org RelationshipJul 19, 2023Leonardo + Sierra Nevada Corporation partner to extend global ISR reach

Sierra Nevada Corporation will support the further development of Leonardo Electronics US Inc. as it expands its engineering, assembly, and manufacturing capabilities.

Mentioned as: Leonardo Electronics US Inc.Technical ProductJul 19, 2023Leonardo + Sierra Nevada Corporation partner to extend global ISR reach

The Global X-Band BPA is the first integration services agreement awarded to SES Space & Defense since the acquisition of DRS GES by SES was finalized in August 2022.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023SES Space & Defense awarded $134 Million from U.S. DoD for global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement

DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) has been awarded a five-year X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with an estimated value of USD 134 million in support of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSOrg RelationshipJul 5, 2023SES Space & Defense awarded $134 Million from U.S. DoD for global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement

The Global X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement is the first integration services agreement awarded to SES Space & Defense since SES finalized its acquisition of DRS GES in August 2022.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSOrg RelationshipJun 29, 2023U.S. DoD awards million$$$ to SES Space & Defense

DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), now part of SES Space & Defense, was awarded a five-year X-Band Blanket Purchase Agreement with an estimated value of $134,000,000 to support the U.S. Department of Defense.

Mentioned as: Leonardo DRSOrg RelationshipJun 29, 2023U.S. DoD awards million$$$ to SES Space & Defense
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