# Leonardo DRS Expands UK Radio Production

Leonardo DRS has established DRS UK to produce tactical radios locally and support UK demand for counter-drone, air-defense, and active-protection capabilities. The announcement identifies a potential route for closer collaboration with UK industry partners and integrators, but does not specify a production facility, volume, contract value, solicitation, or procurement timeline.

- UK defense suppliers and integrators may find opportunities to support local production or collaborate on counter-UAS, air-defense, and force-protection capabilities.
- Because no solicitation or award is identified, this is a market-entry development rather than a currently defined procurement opportunity; companies can assess their UK partnership or licensing fit based on their capabilities.
- Leonardo DRS CEO John Baylouny said the investment enables closer collaboration with UK industry partners and integrators.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Vendors
- Leonardo DRS (Defense manufacturer establishing a UK subsidiary and expanding local production)
- DRS UK (Subsidiary established to produce tactical radios locally)

### Key Quotes
> This investment enables closer collaboration with UK industry partners and integrators to deliver counter-UAS, air defence and force protection capabilities that help protect the warfighter.
> — John Baylouny, Chief Executive Officer of Leonardo DRS

### Sources
- [Leonardo DRS announces new UK-based subsidiary - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/leonardo-drs-announces-new-uk-based-subsidiary) - Breaking Defense