Leonardo DRS will design, build, integrate, and test advanced infrared mission payloads to enable early detection and continuous tracking of ballistic missiles and hypersonic weapons through interception. The capability will also deliver precision fire-control sensing data to support missile interceptor systems.
“This award recognizes our innovative best-in-class technology, and continued investment in advanced space-based capabilities for programs such as the TRKT3 mission,” said John Baylouny, Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo DRS. “These investments allow our people to push the boundaries of advanced sensing and space payload manufacturing to support a wide range of national security priorities.”
“As the payload provider, DRS is incredibly proud to support this missile defense mission to defend the homeland,” said Jerry Hathaway, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems business unit. “This award builds upon our next-generation technologies developed by our innovative DRS space sensing and engineering teams, as well as our expertise in complex space mission payload design and manufacturing.”
Leonardo DRS is a provider of advanced cooled and uncooled infrared systems for the U.S. government and allied nations, with installed mission capabilities across ground, sea, air, and space domains. Advanced sensing technology is a strategic focus for the company, supporting a range of national security efforts that integrate multi-domain sensing, secure communications, and laser technologies.
