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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) generates frequent news related to defense, national security and commercial technologies. The company’s announcements highlight developments in unmanned systems, hypersonics, propulsion, space and satellite ground systems, microwave electronics, and C5ISR hardware. This news page aggregates those updates so readers can follow how Kratos’ activities and contracts evolve over time.
Recent news has covered the opening of new facilities for hypersonic system manufacturing and payload integration in Princess Anne, Maryland, expansion of operations in Birmingham, Alabama to support products such as HORUS, CRADLE and UltraSpec, and a new propulsion manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan for Spartan military-grade turbojet engines. Kratos has also reported on a new microwave electronics facility in Jerusalem, a PT6A and PT6T engine overhaul facility in Vancouver, British Columbia, and additional investments in the U.S. defense industrial base.
Other announcements include a collaboration with Northrop Grumman that uses Kratos’ Valkyrie uncrewed aerial system in a U.S. Marine Corps collaborative combat aircraft program, contracts for air defense and C5ISR system hardware production, and a letter of intent to L3Harris Technologies for Zeus hypersonic solid rocket motors. Kratos also issues news on its EPOCH command and control software for satellites, capital raising transactions and its reinvestment-focused capital allocation philosophy.
Investors, analysts and industry observers can use this KTOS news feed to review company press releases, contract awards, facility openings, technology milestones and strategic agreements as they are reported, providing context on Kratos’ role in defense, national security and related commercial markets.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq:KTOS) reported strong revenue growth for fiscal year 2022, with total revenues reaching $898.3 million, up 10.7% from the previous year. In Q4 2022, revenues were $249.3 million, marking a 17.8% increase year-over-year. Despite this growth, Kratos posted a net loss of $36.9 million for the year, impacted by non-cash expenses and R&D costs. The company’s book to bill ratio was 1.2 to 1 for Q4 and 1.1 to 1 for the fiscal year, indicating strong order intake. Looking ahead, Kratos forecasts 2023 revenue growth of approximately 10% with anticipated improvements in margins and cash flow.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) has launched its new OpenEdge™ products, marking a significant advancement in satellite terminal technology. This is the industry's first open standards-based, software-enabled satellite terminal, designed to enhance flexibility and reduce lifecycle costs in satellite ground systems. OpenEdge employs virtualized software modems on off-the-shelf devices, enabling seamless integration with existing networks and supporting a range of communications applications. Notably, Intelsat plans to adopt these terminals, which promise improved service deployment speed and enhanced security features.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) will announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and Fiscal Year End of 2022 on February 23, 2023, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will commence at 2:00 p.m. Pacific (5:00 p.m. Eastern). Interested participants can register online to receive dial-in information. A replay of the call will be accessible via the company’s website. Kratos specializes in transforming technology for national security, focusing on unmanned systems, satellite communications, and hypersonic systems, among others.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) has been awarded a contract by Leidos to support the development of an air-breathing hypersonic system under the Expendable Hypersonic Multi-Mission ISR and Strike Program, known as Mayhem. This contract will last 51 months and involves conducting the System Requirements Review and Conceptual Design Review. The project aims to enhance capabilities in hypersonic technology, utilizing scramjet engines. Kratos aims to produce high-performance hypersonic weapon systems through collaboration with industry partners.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) announced the successful intercept test of a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) by a Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) Block IIA from the Japanese destroyer JS Maya. This marks the first instance of a Maya-class destroyer firing an SM-3 Block IIA in the Japan Flight Test Aegis Weapon System-07 event, which involved Kratos' subscale missile targets. The tests demonstrated the capabilities of Kratos' target vehicles, supporting critical national security exercises alongside the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) announced a potential value contract worth approximately $13 million for electronic warfare systems. This contract will be incrementally funded and performed at secure facilities. Kratos specializes in national security technologies, including unmanned systems, missile defense, and cyber warfare. Yonah Adelman, President of Kratos Microwave Electronic Division, emphasized the significance of this contract in supporting national security. The company focuses on innovative, affordable technology for defense and commercial markets.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) has secured an initial funding of $30 million for a potential $250 million program related to Command, Control, Communication, Computing, Combat System Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR). This single award represents the largest program in the history of the Kratos Microwave Electronic Division (KMED). The company has a backlog of approximately 2X revenue and anticipates sustained organic growth into 2023.
CEO Eric DeMarco emphasized Kratos' strategy of delivering advanced technology affordably, positioning the company for further awards in various sectors.
Boom Supersonic has introduced Symphony, a new propulsion system for its Overture supersonic airliner, collaborating with industry leaders like FTT, GE Additive, and StandardAero. Symphony aims to provide an economically and environmentally sustainable supersonic experience, achieving net zero carbon emissions and compliance with Chapter 14 noise levels. The new engine is projected to enhance operating efficiency, increasing time on wing by 25% and reducing maintenance costs by 10%. Overture is on schedule for type certification in 2029, with production starting in 2024.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) announced its subsidiary, Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), will lead engine design for Boom Supersonic's Symphony propulsion system, targeted for the Overture supersonic airliner. The Symphony system aims for net zero carbon emissions and compliance with Chapter 14 noise standards, enhancing efficiency by 10% and increasing lifespan by 25%. FTT will apply its expertise from military engines and collaborate with GE Additive and StandardAero. This partnership is viewed as strategically significant for attracting top engineering talent.
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