Leonardo DRS Awarded Contract To Build Aerial Refueling Operator Station For KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Fleet

Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DRS) announced today that it was awarded a contract from Boeing Defense to provide the upgraded Aerial Refueling Operator Station (AROS 2.0) for new U.S. Air Force KC-46 Pegasus refueling tanker aircraft.

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Under the contract, DRS will manufacture the AROS 2.0 units and deliver them to Boeing for installation. The AROS 2.0 system is a replacement to the previous generation of AROS refueling operator stations. DRS was the original provider of the first generation of AROS with more than 85 consoles fielded to date.

"We are very proud to again be the provider of this critical system that ensures aircrew refuelers are given the best available technology to perform this challenging mission. We will continue to provide agile service and quality products to support these critical operators," said Cari Ossenfort, senior vice president and general manager of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business unit. "We look forward to continuing our strong relationship with Boeing in support of the U.S. Air Force."