Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.drs.com

DRS Technologies has zeroed in on its target -- to be the fastest growing defense company in the world. It offers mission-critical products and services that support military forces, intelligence agencies, and prime contractors, with leading market positions in air combat training systems, combat display workstations, electronic sensors, environmental controls, flight recorders, rugged computers, communications systems, thermal imaging devices, and logistics support services. Most of its revenue is derived from the US government, primarily the US Department of Defense, but it also serves foreign allies. DRS is a subsidiary of Italy's Finmeccanica and functions as part of its Defense and Security Electronics division.

Officers:
Chairman and CEO: Mark S. Newman
President and COO: Robert F. (Bob) Mehmel
EVP and CFO: Richard A. Schneider

Competitors:
BAE SYSTEMS
L-3 Communications
Raytheon

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