# U.S. Army Orders $63M Leonardo DRS Sights

On October 13, 2026, the U.S. Army placed a $63 million production order with Leonardo DRS for Family of Weapon Sights–Individual (FWS-I) thermal weapon sights under an existing indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. The sights integrate with ENVG-B goggles and the IVAS headset. The Army did not disclose the order quantity or delivery schedule, and the order is not an open solicitation; it signals continued demand for dismounted-soldier thermal imaging and display integration.

- The order demonstrates ongoing Army purchasing through an existing IDIQ vehicle, rather than a newly announced competition.
- Contractors supplying thermal imaging, weapon sights, or compatible soldier-display systems can use the award as an indicator of sustained demand in this capability area.
- Businesses seeking to pursue similar work should assess their access to relevant Army contracting vehicles and the integration needs of FWS-I, ENVG-B, and IVAS.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (U.S. Army)

### Vendors
- Leonardo DRS (awardee)

### Sources
- [Leonardo DRS wins $63M U.S. Army thermal sight order](https://defence-blog.com/leonardo-drs-wins-63m-u-s-army-thermal-sight-order) - The Defence Blog