Leonardo DRS thermal imaging contract

Leonardo (company), Inc. announced on July 15, 2026, that it has signed a contract to supply more than 50,000 Tenum Orbit thermal imaging cameras under a blanket purchase agreement. This marks a major production milestone and underscores growing demand for advanced thermal imaging technology in unmanned systems and other emerging mission applications. The agreement reflects customer confidence in Leonardo (company)'s manufacturing capacity and ability to deliver at scale. The Tenum Orbit module is designed for high-volume production, with annual capacity in the hundreds of thousands, and supports exportability and compliance with international trade regulations.