8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):  May 17, 2006 (May 11, 2006)

DRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-08533	13-2632319
(State or other jurisdiction of	(Commission	(IRS Employer
incorporation or organization)	File Number)	Identification Number)

5 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054

(Address of principal executive offices)

(973) 898-1500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

On May 16, 2006 a press release was issued announcing that Robert F. Mehmel, age 43, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of DRS Technologies, Inc. (DRS or the Company), effective May 11, 2006. In this position, Mr. Mehmel will provide oversight of all of DRS’s domestic and international operations.

Mr. Mehmel joined the Company in January 2001 as executive vice president, business operations and strategy, and has over 20 years of experience in corporate development, finance and strategic planning in the aerospace, defense and high-technology industries. At DRS, he has been responsible for the review and analysis of corporate-wide operational activities, as well as the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives to ensure the achievement of long-term business objectives. He also has led the efforts for identification, analysis and qualification of acquisition candidates and the management of post-acquisition integration efforts.

Before joining DRS, Mr. Mehmel was director, corporate development, at Jabil Circuit, Inc. Prior to that, he was vice president, planning, at L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. Earlier, Mr. Mehmel held various positions in divisional and corporate management with Lockheed Martin Corporation, Loral Corporation and Lear-Siegler, Inc.

A brief description of the material terms of Mr. Mehmel’s employment agreement is provided in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 30, 2005. A copy of such agreement is included as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2004. No family relationship exists between Mr. Mehmel and any other officer, director or principal shareholder of the Company.

Item 9.01               Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

The following press release is included as an exhibit to this report:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	DRS Technologies, Inc. Press Release dated May 16, 2006.

DRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		DRS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
		(Registrant)
Date: May 17, 2006
	By:	/s/ RICHARD A. SCHNEIDER
		Richard A. Schneider
		Executive Vice President,
		Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	DRS Technologies, Inc. Press Release dated May 16, 2006.

EX-99.1

Exhibit  99.1

DRS TECHNOLOGIES PROMOTES ROBERT F.

MEHMEL TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 16 — DRS Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: DRS) announced today that Robert F. Mehmel has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of the corporation. In this position, Mr. Mehmel will provide oversight of all of the company’s domestic and international operations.

“Through effective leadership in the development and implementation of strategic planning goals, oversight of the company’s operational review process, and merger and acquisition activities, Bob has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our corporate initiatives for revenue growth and increased profitability,” said Mark S. Newman, DRS’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Bob has played a critical role in the company’s standing in the defense and aerospace business over the past several years. I am confident in his ability to direct DRS’s operations and to continue to significantly contribute to our company’s success.”

Over the past several years, DRS has grown to become a highly diversified defense technology provider and one of the fastest growing defense technology companies in the world, with fiscal 2007 revenues expected to approach $3 billion.

Mr. Mehmel joined the company in January 2001 as executive vice president, business operations and strategy and has over 20 years of experience in corporate development, finance and strategic planning in the aerospace, defense and high-technology industries. At DRS, he has been responsible for the review and analysis of corporate-wide operational activities, as well as the development and implementation of strategic planning initiatives to ensure the achievement of long-term business objectives. He also has led the efforts for identification, analysis and qualification of acquisition candidates and the management of post-acquisition integration efforts. His position has placed emphasis on the evaluation of internal and external growth strategies, and the operational oversight of bids and proposals, research and development, capital investments and facilities planning.

Before joining DRS, Mr. Mehmel was director, corporate development, at Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE: JBL). Prior to that, he was vice president, planning, at L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LLL). Earlier, Mr. Mehmel held various positions in divisional and corporate management with Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT), Loral Corporation and Lear-Siegler, Inc.

Mr. Mehmel earned a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting from Iona College and is a member of the board of directors of United Industrial Corporation (NYSE: UIC).

DRS Technologies, headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. The company employs approximately 10,000 people.

For more information about DRS Technologies, please visit the company’s web site at http://www.drs.com.

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For information, contact:
DRS Technologies, Inc.
Corporate Communications and Investor Relations
Patricia M. Williamson
(973) 898-6025
p.williamson@drs.com
or
Media Relations
Richard M. Goldberg
(973) 451-3584
goldberg@drs.com