DRS RADA Technologies

DRS RADA Technologies—formerly known as RADA Electronic Industries—is an Israeli defense technology company specializing in compact, software-defined AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar systems. Headquartered in Netanya, Israel, with U.S. operations in Germantown, Maryland, the company now operates as a business unit of Leonardo DRS following their merger in 2022.

The company’s radar systems are designed for multi-mission use and are optimized for mobility, reliability, and cost-efficiency. These solutions support critical applications including active protection systems for combat vehicles, counter-UAS operations, counter-rocket/artillery/mortar (C-RAM), short-range air defense (SHORAD), and base perimeter security. DRS RADA offers both hemispheric and elevated mast radar platforms suited for various land and maritime scenarios.

Engineered to meet strict size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) constraints, the radars are deployed in more than 30 countries. End users include the Israel Defense Forces, the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, and a range of allied defense forces. The radar systems are often installed on maneuvering vehicles, fixed defensive installations, and naval platforms—providing continuous, real-time situational awareness in fast-changing environments.

Since becoming part of Leonardo DRS, the company has aligned with broader sensing and force protection strategies, benefiting from expanded R&D capabilities and greater access to global defense markets. DRS RADA continues to be a leader in tactical radar innovation, known for delivering flexible, battle-tested sensor technology in support of modern defense operations.

Keywords: DRS RADA Technologies, tactical radar, AESA radar, active protection systems, SHORAD, C-RAM, counter-UAS, software-defined radar, Leonardo DRS, defense technology, SWaP-C, situational awareness, Netanya, Israeli defense industry