Leonardo DRS Successfully Demonstrates On Board Vehicle Power Technology for Vehicle-Based Weapon Systems

Leonardo DRS, a leading provider of advanced defense technology, has announced the successful demonstration of its On Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) technology. The demonstration took place during a recent U.S. Army Operational User Assessment focused on vehicle-based power generation and management.

As part of the assessment, Leonardo DRS installed OBVP systems on various vehicles, including the THAAD Launch Control Station FMTV, Tactical Operation Station FMTV, and the THAAD Launcher HEMTT. The OBVP system utilizes a permanent magnet machine integrated within an Allison transmission to generate electrical power for vehicle-based weapon systems.

The OBVP system has proven its capability to provide up to 55kW of usable electrical power while on the move and up to 125kW while stationary. This technology enhances battlefield agility, reduces deployment logistics costs, and improves mission readiness without impacting vehicle functionality.

Bill Guyan, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business unit, expressed satisfaction with the successful demonstration. He highlighted how OBVP technology can be employed in remote areas where logistics may be challenging, providing users with clean electrical power anytime and anywhere.

The Operational User Assessment took place at McGregor Range in New Mexico and was part of the Secure Tactical Advance Mobile Power (STAMP) Joint Capabilities Technology Demonstration sponsored by Army Futures Command. The objective of the STAMP JCTD effort is to rapidly demonstrate and deliver operational capabilities to the Combatant Commands.

Leonardo DRS’ OBVP system has previously demonstrated its capabilities in various technical evaluations, including the Army Expeditionary Warfare Experiment, Network Integration Evaluation, and the U.S. Marine Corps Limited User Test. The system is ready to address mission power requirements and has the potential to revolutionize power generation for Army platforms.

Leonardo DRS specializes in advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, electric power and propulsion, and other mission-critical technologies. The company’s investments in electric power generation technology for the Navy have paved the way for its application in Army platforms.

For more information about Leonardo DRS and its range of capabilities, visit www.LeonardoDRS.com.