Leonardo DRS Establishes UK Subsidiary and Launches Local Capabilities for its Tactical Radars including Full Manufacturing
Key Highlights
- ➤DRS established DRS UK as a new subsidiary supporting United Kingdom business
- ➤DRS launched full local tactical-radar production at a purpose-built UK facility
- ➤More than 10,000 DRS radar panels deployed worldwide with U.S. and allied forces
- ➤UK operation will serve as DRS’s strategic tactical-radar hub for UK and Europe
Expert Statements
John Baylouny, President and chief executive officer of Leonardo DRS
“Establishing DRS UK and launching a full local tactical radar capability, strengthens our ability to support customers and partners with the proximity, responsiveness and manufacturing capacity needed to meet evolving operational requirements.”
John Baylouny, President and chief executive officer of Leonardo DRS
“This investment enables closer collaboration with UK industry partners and integrators to deliver counter-UAS, air defence and force protection capabilities that help protect the warfighter.”
Max Cohen, Senior vice president and general manager overseeing DRS’s tactical radar portfolio
“Our investment in UK-based manufacturing for advanced sensing technologies reinforces the industrial capability, supply chain resilience and skilled workforce needed to support critical defence priorities.”
Max Cohen, Senior vice president and general manager overseeing DRS’s tactical radar portfolio
“By establishing this local capacity, we are creating high-value engineering and manufacturing opportunities while positioning DRS UK to support future export growth and deliver greater value to customers across the UK and Europe.”
ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced the establishment of DRS UK, a new subsidiary created to support the company’s business in the United Kingdom, along with the launch of local production of tactical radars in the UK.
The newly purpose-built production site expands DRS’s manufacturing footprint and creates a dedicated local presence to support UK defence customers, industry partners and system integrators. The company said the investment is intended to strengthen long-term support for UK programmes and provide greater flexibility to meet evolving operational requirements.
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