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Leonardo DRS

US
commercial
Arlington, Virginia, United States
www.leonardodrs.com/
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Leonardo DRS received a subcontract to provide Infrared Mission Payloads in support of the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 3 (TRKT3).

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026SDA Awards Contract for Space-Based Infrared Sensor Payload

Leonardo DRS will design, build, integrate, and test advanced infrared mission payloads for TRKT3.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026SDA Awards Contract for Space-Based Infrared Sensor Payload

Advanced sensing mission technology is a strategic focus for Leonardo DRS and the company integrates multi-domain sensing, secure communications, and laser technologies for programs including Golden Dome and Counter-UAS.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026SDA Awards Contract for Space-Based Infrared Sensor Payload

Leonardo DRS has installed mission capabilities across ground, sea, air, and space domains.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026SDA Awards Contract for Space-Based Infrared Sensor Payload

Leonardo DRS applies its sensing and payload manufacturing capabilities to autonomous maritime fleet protection and ground combat mounted and dismounted systems.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductFeb 3, 2026SDA Awards Contract for Space-Based Infrared Sensor Payload

Leonardo DRS provides multi-domain advanced cooled and uncooled infrared systems to the U.S. government and multiple allied nations.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsNarrative CapabilityFeb 3, 2026SDA Awards Contract for Space-Based Infrared Sensor Payload

Leonardo DRS’ sensing and mission technologies support defense efforts including Golden Dome, counter-uncrewed aircraft systems, autonomous maritime protection, and mounted and dismounted ground combat systems.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

Leonardo DRS emphasizes advanced sensing as a strategic focus area that combines multi-domain sensors with secure communications and laser-based mission technologies.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

Leonardo DRS will integrate high-performance infrared payloads into the Space Development Agency Tracking Layer architecture to provide faster, more accurate warning and tracking data to commanders and interceptor operators.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

Leonardo DRS will design, build, integrate, and test a new generation of infrared mission payloads tailored to the Tracking Layer Tranche 3 satellites under a subcontract.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

Leonardo DRS is already a major supplier of cooled and uncooled infrared systems to U.S. and allied defense customers with operational systems fielded across ground, maritime, airborne, and space domains.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsOrg RelationshipJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

Leonardo DRS presents the TRKT3 subcontract as part of a broader strategy to deliver multi-domain sensing solutions that connect platforms and shooters across a networked battlespace.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsNarrative GeneralJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

Leonardo DRS is the payload provider supporting the TRKT3 missile defense mission.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

The TRKT3 work reinforces Leonardo DRS’ role in expanding the space layer of the missile defense enterprise to support resilient, proliferated constellations capable of tracking emerging threats.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

Leonardo DRS states that its reputation as a trusted defense technology provider relies on practical innovation, quality execution, and the ability to meet demanding mission requirements for U.S. and allied customers.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsTechnical ProductJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

Leonardo DRS cautions that contract performance, schedules, and product development outcomes are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from current expectations.

Mentioned as: leonardo drsOrg RelationshipJan 31, 2026Leonardo DRS infrared payloads selected for SDA Tracking Layer Tranche 3

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 strategic investments in AI and open-architecture edge computing aim to transform the space domain.

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

Leonardo DRS developed this capability to enable high-performance secure satellite communications across multiple frequencies and networks simultaneously.

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
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