Leonardo DRS wins contract to supply electric propulsion for Korea destroyer

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Leonardo DRS to Provide Electric Propulsion System for the Republic of Korea Navy Next-Generation KDDX Destroyer Program

September 17, 2026 4:01 PM EDT

Power-dense permanent magnet propulsion motors and advanced variable-frequency drives will power the Republic of Korea Navy's first full-electric-drive surface combatant

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today that it has entered into a contract with Doosan Enerbility to provide the electric propulsion system for the Republic of Korea Navy's KDDX destroyer program, the lead ship of which is being built by Hanwha Ocean. KDDX is a next-generation guided-missile destroyer, considered a cornerstone of South Koreas future naval fleet requirements. The program... More