The purpose-built facility provides space for advanced manufacturing, final assembly, integration, and testing of large components for naval electric power and propulsion systems. It also supports the design, manufacturing, and testing of naval steam turbine systems.
“This strategic investment is a national asset and represents our commitment to supporting the U.S. Navy’s efforts to increase production capacity across the submarine and shipbuilding industrial base,” said Jon Miller, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business unit. “This advanced multi-purpose facility enables us to increase production capacity, streamline our production processes, and rapidly respond to evolving fleet requirements.”
John Baylouny, president and CEO of Leonardo DRS, said the investment responds directly to federal priorities for industrial readiness. “The Department of War has been clear about the need to strengthen and expand the defense industrial base, and this investment answers that call,” he said, adding, “By increasing capacity and modernizing our manufacturing infrastructure, we are ensuring the U.S. military has reliable access to the critical capabilities it needs, when and where they are needed.”
As the Navy deploys more power-intensive weapons, sensors, and computing systems, scalable integrated power architectures are becoming increasingly important. The Charleston facility positions Leonardo DRS to deliver these systems at scale with the schedule reliability required for next-generation surface combatants and submarines.
Leonardo DRS designs and delivers advanced power and propulsion solutions for maritime and battlefield environments. Its technologies support the U.S. Navy and allied forces with capabilities ranging from Columbia-class submarine power systems to hybrid electric drive and onboard power solutions backed by decades of operational performance.
