Social | Suppliers | Locations CONTACT US WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO NEWS CAREERS Leonardo DRS News Thought Leadership Innovating Thought Leadership At Leonardo DRS, we do more than produce innovative products – we aim to create a more innovative industry. Using today’s experiences and tomorrow’s discoveries, Leonardo DRS’ thought leaders discuss the future of defense technology and warfighter protection in hopes of spreading knowledge and gaining perspective. RECENT ARTICLES 1 Podcast: Project Convergence and the Louisiana Maneuvers November 2, 2021 -- Defense One Radio, Ep. 90 - This episode we explore the future of the U.S. Army's Project Convergence, and its relationship to the early days of the Second World War. It’s Electric: The Coming Revolution In U.S. Naval Power Systems 19FortyFive -- August 2021 -- Electric power is the Navy’s future. New technologies, evolving operating environments, and more stringent policies on pollution and climate change are driving the demand for more power. The Navy is investing in new ways of managing and storing power to address the growing demand. Several classes of ships are already employing either hybrid-electric or electric integrated propulsion systems. Future classes, including the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) and the Future Large Surface Combatant, will be powered by an all-electric drive system as part of an Integrated Power System (IPS). Where do traditional defense companies fit in the Pentagon’s tech push? January 2020 -- Leonardo DRS CEO Bill Lynn explains how larger, more traditional defense contractors can contribute to the Pentagon's push for advanced tech. Video: Industry heavily focused on next-generation Army vehicles October 16, 2019 -- At AUSA 2019, the focus on next-generation vehicles grew as Army seeks to engage with industry to bolster requirements. Leonardo DRS COO John Baylouny explains the rapid acquisition process and what it means for industry. Ready to Fight & Win – Tonight AND Tomorrow The Cavalry & Armor Journal - October 11, 2019 -- American military history is full of painful examples of costly “first battle” losses for a less-than-ready American Army. Today, the nation once again faces an unsettled world with a number of threats, some that are near-term and others that seem likely to present us with a generation of lethal challenges from peer and near-peer nation state competitors. Because America’s foes will not provide the luxury of “time to get ready”, the Army must be ready to fight and win future “first battles”, whenever they may come. VIDEO: What does a changing threat environment mean for the military-industry relationship? September 6, 2019 -- Leonardo DRS's Mike Coulter discusses the shift from counterinsurgency to near-peer operations and what it means for the defense industry. Lynn Gives Opening Keynote at Conference April 5, 2018 -- CEO Bill Lynn delivered the opening keynote address recently at the Center for a New American Security's "Envisioning the Future Force" event in Washington, D.C. 1 VIDEO Mission Bulletin: Special Operations Breaking Defense interview with John Baylouny, Leonardo DRS' Chief Operating Officer, on advanced capabilities for Special Forces Watch the video ANNOUNCEMENTS Leonardo DRS Recognized for Military/Veteran Friendly Employment Honors Press Release Leonardo DRS Awarded for Two Leading Quantum Cascade Laser Technologies Press Release Raising Money for Military Women and Family Members Suffering from Breast Cancer Press Release Contract Award for Range IDIQ Support Effort Press Release $19 Million Contract Received for Advanced Crew-Served Weapon Sights Press Release View more press releases CONTACT Michael Mount Vice President, Public Affairs mmount@drs.com +1 571 447 4624 Leonardocompany.com | User Agreement/Disclaimers | Site Map | ©2021 Leonardo DRS Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Privacy Notice for Californians This site uses cookies to store information. Press accesskey C to learn more about your options. Your choice regarding cookies on this site When you visit our Site, we collect identifiers about you, including your IP address, in order to monitor Site traffic. You may have specific rights related to this information, which you can read about in our Privacy Policy or Privacy Notice for Californians. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Accept