Leonardo DRS Delivers 1,000th Infrared Sensor Key to U.S. Army Helicopter Missile Warning System
July 01 2024 - 4:00PM
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Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has
provided the 1,000th advanced sensor package which is at the core
of BAE Systems’ 2-Color Advanced Warning System (2CAWS), a
next-generation missile warning and hostile fire detection system.
The system is designed to protect U.S. Army pilots and crews from
new and emerging missile threats.
The advanced DRS 2-color infrared detector package is integrated
into BAE Systems’ 2CAWS system for the U.S. U.S. Army’s Limited
Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS) Quick Reaction Capability
program.
The 2CAWS technology provides a foundation for the Army’s
current and future threat detection needs by giving aircrews
advanced 360-degree threat detection capabilities to enhance
survivability.
“We are proud to have reached this important milestone and be
partnered with BAE Systems to have developed this critical
lifesaving technology for aircrews,” said Jerry Hathaway, Senior
Vice President and General Manager of the Leonardo DRS
Electro-Optical and Infrared Systems business unit. “The challenges
in Ukraine emphasize how important it is to have this capability on
aircraft today on the battlefield to maneuver and conduct
operations.”
The system was designed to provide threat information to the
aircrew and integrates with countermeasure systems to protect
against shoulder-fired and vehicle-launched infrared surface-to-air
missiles.
U.S. Army and BAE Systems program officials recently visited the
Leonardo DRS facility to celebrate the delivery of the 1,000th
2CAWS for the LIMWS program, and to congratulate employees on their
dedication to keeping our frontline pilots and aircrews safe.
The Leonardo DRS has an extensive installed base of
electro-optical and infrared technology across the U.S. military.
Advanced sensing capability is a key strategic focus for Leonardo
DRS providing world-leading sensing and laser technologies for a
range of aircraft protection and mounted and unmounted sensors
supporting the men and women of the U.S. armed forces.
About Leonardo DRS
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Leonardo DRS, Inc. is an
innovative and agile provider of advanced defense technology to
U.S. national security customers and allies around the world. We
specialize in the design, development and manufacture of advanced
sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power
and propulsion, and other leading mission-critical technologies.
Our innovative people are leading the way in developing disruptive
technologies for autonomous, dynamic, interconnected, and
multi-domain capabilities to defend against new and emerging
threats. For more information and to learn more about our full
range of capabilities, visit www.LeonardoDRS.com.
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