Leonardo DRS to acquire software company Raft
The $450 million all-cash offer seeks to improve DRS's ability to offer a wider range of technologies to customers.
Leonardo DRS CEO on ‘nearly insatiable’ demand abroad, using AI and more
John Baylouny sat down with Breaking Defense to lay out his plans for both organic and inorganic growth.
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Speed, AI, and the platform that makes it operational
These are the five root causes that account for most of the delay in cognitive operations staffing.
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Europe rearms: Battle management, counter-UAS, and real AI at the edge
Mapping Europe’s modernization from the Eastern drone wall to actual artificial intelligence resident in tanks.
The sights of Sea Air Space Day 2
Check out a selection of photos from the show floor.
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Building partnerships as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
The kingdom's aggressive growth strategy will rely in part on outside investment.
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Not just selling into the kingdom, but building partnership with Saudi Arabia’s defense industry
Partnerships with outside industry are a cornerstone of the kingdom’s ambitious growth strategy.
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Localizing tactical communications for sovereign, NATO-ready C3I
Beyond foreign sales, Rafael’s model enables tech transfer, local engineering, and is a template for NATO partners.
Outgoing Leonardo DRS CEO Bill Lynn on the future of the defense industry
Lynn, who is leaving Leonardo DRS after 14 years, said "I feel like the stability of the company is strong, and that's a good time for a transition."
Government shutdown delaying contracts, but no major financial impact yet, defense CEOs say
"The DoW [Department of War] wants to go fast,” said L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik. “Then Congress can't fund the DoW. So we're kind of stuck between those two situations.”
Bill Lynn retiring as CEO of Leonardo DRS, John Baylouny to succeed
The transition, as well as the election of Fran Townsend as the chair of the board, will happen on Jan. 1, according to a statement.
Leonardo DRS, KNDS team up for US Army howitzer offering
After a long pause, the US Army is back on track in its search for new long-range artillery.
On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
The Weekly Break Out: Firms jockey for position on Golden Dome [Video]
On episode 24 of The Weekly Break Out, editors Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran talk Golden Dome and plenty of silver.
Integration, existing weapons and uncertainty: In Paris, industry makes its Golden Dome pitch
Executives from both Lockheed and Raytheon indicated interest in building a space-based interceptor, and hinted at their broad approaches to Golden Dome.
How chiefs of Honeywell Aerospace and Leonardo DRS each plan to expand
The CEOs of Honeywell Aerospace and Leonardo DRS separately told Breaking Defense they are expecting to spend on M&A activity in the near-term.
Hanwha adds Coulter as global defense head
Hanwha has been making global inroads in recent years, and has been eyeing expansion inside the United States as a priority.