Leonardo DRS Acquires Raft
5 sources · first reported 2d ago
Leonardo DRS has signed a $450M agreement to acquire mission software firm Raft, strengthening its push into software-driven mission capabilities. Raft's technology uses AI and open-architecture software to fuse data from multiple sources and support real-time decision-making. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 pending regulatory approval.
Why it matters
The acquisition enhances Leonardo DRS' capabilities in software-driven mission systems, leveraging AI and open-architecture software to support real-time decision-making. This deal highlights the growing importance of software and AI in modern defense systems.
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