Case Study: Leonardo navigates U.S. defense acquisition scrutiny with Qorvis Communications

Leonardo completes one of the largest foreign acquisitions of a U.S. defense contractor with Qorvis

leonardo s.p.a., an italian defense contractor, faced significant political and regulatory challenges when acquiring a U.S. defense firm, needing to navigate washington's heightened national security scrutiny. The vendor, Qorvis Communications, provided services in litigation & transaction support, public affairs, and PR & media relations to guide the major defense acquisition through the CFIUS review process.

Qorvis developed a communications strategy and briefing materials to proactively address sensitive issues, helping to anticipate challenges related to classified information. This allowed leonardo to complete the acquisition of DRS Technologies on schedule without negative media fallout, establishing a stronger presence in the U.S. defense market.

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