---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001833756-26-000034"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DRS"
cik: "0001833756"
company_name: "Leonardo DRS, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-07-28T15:30:44+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-07-28T15:32:17.831354+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Leonardo DRS to acquire Raft LLC for $450M in all-cash deal

## Summary
- Acquisition of Raft LLC for $450M all-cash; expected to close Q4 2026.
- Raft provides open-architecture mission software, AI, and data fusion for defense.
- Deal expected to be accretive to adjusted diluted EPS in first full year.
- DRS expects ~$50M present value tax benefit over 15 years from the transaction.
- Funding via cash on hand and borrowings under revolving credit facility.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001833756-26-000034
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DRS
- cik: 0001833756
- company_name: Leonardo DRS, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-07-28T15:30:44+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1833756/000183375626000034/0001833756-26-000034-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1833756/000183375626000034/drs-20260728.htm

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