Social | Suppliers | Locations CONTACT US WHO WE ARE WHAT WE DO NEWS CAREERS Leonardo DRS Who We Are Our History Celebrating Fifty Years One Half Century of Great People and Technology Over the last half century, patriots at Leonardo DRS have created a distinct technology edge for American troops in the U.S. and around the world. Since the company’s founding in 1969, tens of thousands of employees have perfected their craft each day with one unifying purpose in mind: to help defend those who defend all Americans and our allies. The 50-year history of Leonardo DRS is defined by the company’s amazing people and technology. By helping the Navy sail fast and quiet, making the Army and Marine Corps more lethal, connected and protected, and preparing the Air Force to confront a range of threats, the people of Leonardo DRS from one generation to the next have given American warfighters a critical technology edge. INFOGRAPHIC A snapshot of our highlights from the early years through today. Download the infographic BROCHURE Fifty years of innovation excellence. Download the brochure VIDEO From humble beginnings to a top mid-tier global defense company. Watch the video OUR TIMELINE From the outset, there was something unique and special about Leonardo DRS and its growing technology culture. “Patriotic young engineers were happy to join a small company with great technology that could make a difference,” Gross recalls. “We started out with a handful of people but a lot of potential and dedication.” Newman had a more personalized reflection: “I’m a poor boy from the Bronx who used the GI Bill to go to school and built a (then) $20 million company up from nothing. I believe in the American flag and the American way,” he said. THE EARLY YEARS (1969 - 1977) GROWTH THROUGH ACQUISITION YEARS (1979 - 2008) STREAMLINED & FOCUSED YEARS (2009 - PRESENT) INTERVIEWS WITH THE DRS LEADERS 1 Looking Ahead with Leonardo DRS CEO William J. Lynn “Our people are extraordinarily talented and believe in the higher purpose of their work. We have some of the best technology in the world and it is in high demand with our warfighter customers. The company has a fantastic reputation and a great legacy of innovation. When you add all of that up it gives me great confidence, as I have said many times before, that for Leonardo DRS the best is yet to come.” William J. Lynn CEO, Leonardo DRS Listen to the Interview | Download the PDF Second DRS CEO Mark Newman Looks Back at Years of Growth Through Acquisition “To unlock the value of DRS, we had to have the support of our customers by performing on programs. We had to nurture our employees. And we had to be innovative” Mark Newman CEO 1994-2012, DRS Technologies Listen to the Interview | Download the PDF Looking Back With Co-Founder David Gross “If you have a passion for a great career, consider defense. There are many technology problems that need to be solved by our best and brightest. And after all, strong national security should be everyone’s primary interest.” David Gross Co-Founder, Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems Listen to the Interview | Download the PDF 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Leonardo Sponsors Italian Embassy Event to Celebrate Namesake Leonardo da Vinci Press Release DRS Laurel Technologies Parent Celebrating Golden Anniversary The Tribune Democrat VIDEO: Leonardo DRS’ Lynn on 2018 Results, Market Outlook, Programs, 50th Anniversary Defense & Aerospace Report Defense Contractor with FWB Facility Celebrates 50th Anniversary NWF Daily News Leonardo DRS Turns 50 Press Release PHOTO MOSAIC An animated photo montage of Leonardo DRS' history. View a mosaic of our history CONTACT US 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