Leonardo DRS Inc. has officially opened a new state-of-the-art naval power and propulsion manufacturing and testing facility in the Charleston, South Carolina region. The more than 140,000-square-foot facility represents a major investment aimed at expanding domestic production capacity to support U.S. Navy submarine and shipbuilding programs, including the Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program. The purpose-built site features advanced manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing space for large components used in naval electric power and propulsion systems, as well as steam turbine system design and manufacturing. Company leaders highlighted the facility's role in strengthening the defense industrial base and ensuring reliable access to critical capabilities for the U.S. military.

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