Leonardo DRS Introduces Rugged 2kVA UPS for Mission-Critical Power Protection in Harsh Shipboard Environments
Leonardo DRS Introduces Rugged 2kVA UPS for Mission-Critical Power Protection in Harsh Shipboard Environments
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ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today it is introducing a new 2 kVA AC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) in the company’s uninterruptible power supply family of products, delivering clean, conditioned backup power to help keep mission-critical electronics online through shipboard power disturbances. The product is designed and positioned as IP54-hardened, and military-qualified—built for harsh and unforgiving operating environments.
“We designed this 2 kVA UPS to be a rugged, platform-ready building block for mission-critical loads operating outside controlled spaces,” said Cari Ossenfort, senior vice president, general manager at Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics business unit. “With IP54 protection, high-efficiency performance, and fully hardened reliability, it helps the U.S. Navy and its Sailors protect uptime and reduce program risk across naval, defense, and extreme applications.”
Ruggedized for harsh maritime and industrial conditions, the UPS incorporates IP54 enclosure protection and will complete qualification testing this summer to applicable MIL-STD requirements covering EMI, shock, vibration, salt fog, and fungus.
Leonardo DRS is a leading provider of next-generation power conversion technology for the U.S. Navy, with major systems for submarines and surface ships. The company’s experience and proven performance with power conversion systems continues to provide mission-critical support for the increased power requirements of current and future naval platforms.
About Leonardo DRS
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) is at the forefront of developing transformative defense technologies using its proven agility and delivering innovative solutions for U.S. national security customers and allies worldwide. We specialize in rapidly providing high-performance, multi-domain capabilities across next-generation advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion. Our reputation as a trusted provider is built on a continuous focus on practical innovation, delivering quality, and meeting our customers’ most demanding mission requirements. For further information on our complete range of capabilities, visit www.LeonardoDRS.com.
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