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DRS to Buy Raft for $450M, Boosting Open-Architecture AI and Data Fusion

Jul 28, 2026, 11:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The transaction signals strategic upside, potential earnings per share accretion, and a fortified software/data fusion moat, though near-term liquidity impact and integration risk temper gains.

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Leonardo DRS is acquiring Raft LLC in an all-cash deal valued at $450 million, with closing targeted for Q4 2026. Raft adds open-architecture software and AI-driven data fusion to DRS, enhancing cross-domain sensing and real-time decision-making. The transaction is expected to be accretive to Adjusted Diluted EPS in the first full year and bring an estimated $50 million present-value tax benefit over 15 years, financed by cash on hand and revolver financing.

DRS to acquire Raft LLC for $450M cash. Closing expected in Q4 2026.
Raft provides open-architecture mission software with multi-domain data fusion and AI.
Accretive to Adjusted Diluted EPS in year one. PV tax benefit ≈$50M over 15 years.
Transaction funded with cash on hand and revolver; regulatory approvals required.
Conference call July 30, 2026 to discuss strategy and accretion.

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