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Leonardo DRS Introduces THOR, Delivering Decisive Edge Computing Power to the Modern Battlefield
New SOSA-aligned, open-architecture computing chassis accelerates AI-enabled decision-making, sensor fusion, and multi-domain operations for ground combat
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nNew SOSA-aligned, open-architecture computing chassis accelerates AI-enabled decision-making, sensor fusion, and multi-domain operations for ground combat platforms\n\n\n ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nLeonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) announced today the introduction of THOR - Tactical, High-Performance Embedded Computing, Open Architecture, Rugged - a rugged, open-architecture 3U VPX embedded computing chassis purpose-built to deliver high-performance processing at the tactical edge. Designed for combat vehicles, tactical platforms, and emerging mission environments, THOR provides the scalable computing backbone warfighters need to run artificial intelligence, fuse multi-sensor data, and make faster, more informed decisions under fire.\n\n\nAs the U.S. military accelerates its modernization agenda across ground, air, and emerging domains, the demand for deployable, high-density computing at the point of need has never been greater. THOR directly addresses this requirement. Aligned with the Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA™) and the Department of War’s Modular Open Systems Approach, THOR enables rapid technology insertion, reduces vendor lock-in, and provides a clear upgrade path—ensuring combat systems remain effective against evolving threats without costly platform redesigns.\n\n\n“Today’s battlefield demands computing solutions that are as agile and resilient as the forces they support,” said Denny Crumley, senior vice president and general manager of the Land Electronics business unit at Leonardo DRS. “THOR was designed from the ground up to meet that challenge. It brings together open-architecture flexibility, military-grade ruggedness, and the processing power required for AI-enabled operations—all in a form factor that deploys where it matters most. THOR represents a significant step forward in our Advanced Sensing and Computing portfolio, and it reflects our commitment to delivering technology that gives warfighters a decisive advantage.”\n\n\nEngineered to MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-461, and ATPD-2404 standards, THOR operates reliably in extreme temperature, shock, vibration, and electromagnetic environments where commercial computing solutions fail. The chassis supports a broad range of compute payloads—including Intel®, Arm®, and NVIDIA®-based single board computers, high-performance GPUs for AI a...