Leonardo DRS Demonstrates Defeat of Group 1-2 Unmanned Aerial System Threats for Fielded SGT STOUT M-SHORAD

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that the company’s SGT STOUT M-SHORAD Mission Equipment Package (MEP) successfully defeated Group 1–2 small, unmanned aircraft system (UAS) threats during a U.S. Government test event, demonstrating the system’s ability to adapt rapidly to evolving air threats through a modular, open-architecture design.

“SGT STOUT was engineered from the start for modernization, so capability can evolve as the threat evolves,” said Aaron Hankins, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Land Systems business unit. “This event highlights an upgrade path that emphasizes speed, safety, cybersecurity-by-design, and operational interoperability.”