U.S. Navy Selects Leonardo DRS for Submarine Combat System

Leonardo DRS has announced a significant contract with the U.S. Navy to provide advanced electronic combat control and sonar systems for the Navy’s fleet of submarines and allied forces. The contract ceiling exceeds $417 million, highlighting the scope and importance of this agreement.

The Technology Insertion Hardware (TI-26) indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract covers the design, procurement, production, and support of various systems, including displays, workstations, processors, and network systems. Additionally, the contract includes engineering and technical services to ensure comprehensive support for the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System.

Cari Ossenfort, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business unit, expressed pride in being selected as the design agent for TI-26 and emphasized the company’s commitment to supporting this critical program for the U.S. Navy and its allies.

The TI-26 is part of an evolving family of display, processor, and network systems essential for the combat readiness of U.S. Navy submarines. The contract includes provisions for purchases by the U.S. Navy, the Foreign Military Sales program, and the Royal Australian Navy.

Leonardo DRS brings extensive experience in complex design and manufacturing, supporting a wide range of missions, including naval, ground, air, space, and cyber operations. The company’s capabilities in sensing, force protection, computer networking, and naval power and propulsion systems make it a trusted partner for the Naval Sea Systems Command and Program Executive Office Submarine.

Leonardo DRS has long maintained strategic partnerships with the U.S. Navy, collaborating on various projects aimed at enhancing the defense and operational capabilities of the American fleet. Beyond the recent $417 million contract for submarine electronic combat control and sonar systems, Leonardo DRS has been involved in numerous initiatives such as the development of advanced detection systems, naval propulsion solutions, and force protection technologies.

The company has provided essential equipment for programs like the undersea warfare system and the modernization of surface ships. These collaborations demonstrate Leonardo DRS’s ongoing commitment to supporting the technological and operational objectives of the U.S. Navy by offering innovative and reliable solutions tailored to the specific needs of the American naval forces.