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Leonardo DRS Completes Acquisition Of Daylight Solutions

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, June 27th, 2017

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Leonardo DRS Completes Acquisition Of Daylight Solutions

Daylight Solutions provides Leonardo DRS with new laser technology and products, including this pointer for ground forces. Photo: Leonardo

Italy’s Leonardo on Monday said its United States-based subsidiary Leonardo DRS completed its $150 million acquisition of Daylight Solutions, a deal which adds to its business base in America and provides it with new laser technology.“Innovation is at the core of Leonardo DRS and Daylight Solutions brings an exceptional record of technology advancements in the growing field of infrared laser systems,” William Lynn, CEO of Leonardo DRS, said in a statement.Leonardo DRS plans to integrate Daylight’s quantum cascade laser technology…

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