Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
For more information: drs.com/dls
Leonardo DRS announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Daylight Solutions, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser products and technology.
“This acquisition will combine Daylight Solution’s advanced laser technology with our core electro-optics and infrared sensors and systems to provide broader solutions for our defense and commercial industry customers worldwide,” said Leonardo DRS CEO William J. Lynn.
The acquisition comes at a time when Leonardo DRS is on track for its third consecutive year of organic growth excluding divestiture of non-core assets. It is consistent with the company’s strategy to strengthen its portfolio through strategic acquisitions.
Both Leonardo DRS and Daylight Solutions are leaders in infrared research and product development. The integration of laser and sensor systems developed by the two organizations can be used in a variety of applications, including aircraft survivability products. Daylight Solutions leverages its quantum cascade laser technology for medical and industrial applications, including imaging for cancer diagnostics and chemical detection. Lynn said Leonardo DRS is committed Daylight Solution’s commercial industry customers who rely on their products.
“With this acquisition, Leonardo DRS will reinforce its commitment to remain at the forefront of infrared technology to not only protect our men and women in uniform but also to perform critical tasks across a range of industries” Lynn said.
Following the closing of the transaction, Daylight Solutions will be one of eight recently formed Leonardo DRS lines of business. Both Daylight Solutions co-founders, Timothy Day and Paul Larson, will remain with Leonardo DRS.
“The mission of Daylight Solutions, ‘To Protect with Light,’ will be more fully realized with the combined strength of the people and resources of Leonardo DRS and will enhance our proven ability to transition technology into compelling products for a range of customers and industries. We remain committed to continuing the growth of both our Defense and Instrumentation business for a range of customers and industries,” Day said.
The acquisition is subject to a number of closing conditions, including approval of the stockholders of Daylight Solutions and the receipt of regulatory approvals, including review by U.S. antitrust authorities and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Unites States. Financial terms were not disclosed.
For more information: drs.com/dls
Leonardo DRS announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Daylight Solutions, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of quantum cascade laser products and technology.
“This acquisition will combine Daylight Solution’s advanced laser technology with our core electro-optics and infrared sensors and systems to provide broader solutions for our defense and commercial industry customers worldwide,” said Leonardo DRS CEO William J. Lynn.
The acquisition comes at a time when Leonardo DRS is on track for its third consecutive year of organic growth excluding divestiture of non-core assets. It is consistent with the company’s strategy to strengthen its portfolio through strategic acquisitions.
Both Leonardo DRS and Daylight Solutions are leaders in infrared research and product development. The integration of laser and sensor systems developed by the two organizations can be used in a variety of applications, including aircraft survivability products. Daylight Solutions leverages its quantum cascade laser technology for medical and industrial applications, including imaging for cancer diagnostics and chemical detection. Lynn said Leonardo DRS is committed Daylight Solution’s commercial industry customers who rely on their products.
“With this acquisition, Leonardo DRS will reinforce its commitment to remain at the forefront of infrared technology to not only protect our men and women in uniform but also to perform critical tasks across a range of industries” Lynn said.
Following the closing of the transaction, Daylight Solutions will be one of eight recently formed Leonardo DRS lines of business. Both Daylight Solutions co-founders, Timothy Day and Paul Larson, will remain with Leonardo DRS.
“The mission of Daylight Solutions, ‘To Protect with Light,’ will be more fully realized with the combined strength of the people and resources of Leonardo DRS and will enhance our proven ability to transition technology into compelling products for a range of customers and industries. We remain committed to continuing the growth of both our Defense and Instrumentation business for a range of customers and industries,” Day said.
The acquisition is subject to a number of closing conditions, including approval of the stockholders of Daylight Solutions and the receipt of regulatory approvals, including review by U.S. antitrust authorities and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the Unites States. Financial terms were not disclosed.
