MCLEAN, Va.—Leonardo Electronics US Inc. reported in March that it was awarded contracts for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151 billion.
The contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allow for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility, the company said in a release.
Leonardo Electronics US Inc. delivers high-power/high-energy lasers and precision payloads, including sensors and electronic warfare, for defense applications. The company’s products are integrated into a multitude of defense systems deployed worldwide and have demonstrated reliability across demanding operational environments, supporting mission-critical defense initiatives, the release stated.
The award position is said to position Leonardo Electronics US Inc. to compete for various task orders that require advanced laser solutions and payloads for layered defense systems in support of national security.
“We look forward to continuing to support the Missile Defense Agency in its critical mission to keep our nation safe,” said Thomas Glynn, chief executive officer of Leonardo Electronics US Inc., in the release.
Leonardo Electronics US Inc. describes itself as a trusted provider of advanced laser, sensor, and integrated support solutions across a broad range of defense applications. The company’s products are field-tested across numerous platforms and proven to be reliable, high-performance, and capable of withstanding even the toughest, most hostile environments on land, in air, in space, and at sea, the release stated.
“Combining engineering expertise with ongoing investment in advanced technologies, Leonardo Electronics US Inc. is committed to advancing modern defense systems and security worldwide,” the company said in the release.