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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) announced the launch of its OpenSpace Channelizer and Combiner, a virtual solution for satellite ground operations. This innovation enables effective signal management for software-defined satellites and LEO constellations, allowing rapid configuration changes that traditional hardware cannot match. With applications in SATCOM, Earth Observation, and more, notable user Intelsat plans to leverage these tools to enhance service provisioning. Kratos positions the OpenSpace Platform as a digital transformation tool for modern satellite operations.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) has secured a subcontract for the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, awarded by the Naval Surface Warfare Center. This initiative aims to enhance the U.S. capacity for hypersonic flight testing through a cost-effective test bed platform. By leveraging commercial infrastructure, the program will enable rapid technology maturation for various military hypersonic projects. Kratos will apply its expertise from its recent acquisition of Southern Research Engineering to support this endeavor effectively.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) reported Q3 2022 revenues of $228.6 million, up 14% year-over-year. Despite this growth, the company faced an operating loss of $3.6 million and a net loss of $8.0 million, including a non-recoverable cost charge of $6.4 million. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.1. Ongoing challenges include supply chain disruptions and labor shortages, impacting revenue recognition. Management revised fiscal guidance due to expected delays and inflation pressures, forecasting 10% revenue growth for 2023.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) has successfully completed a flight of its XQ-58A Valkyrie aircraft as part of the Block 2 Valkyrie Maturation Program. This test demonstrated the aircraft's enhanced capabilities, including higher flight, longer range, and heavier mission weight. Key advancements include autonomous landing in a simulated loss of communication and secure encrypted communications during missions. The flight marks a significant milestone in supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Autonomous Collaborative Enabling Technologies portfolio. Kratos continues to focus on affordable, high-performance unmanned systems.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) will announce its third-quarter 2022 financial results on November 3, 2022, after market close. A conference call for discussing the results will follow at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Investors and participants can access the call via the company's website after registration. Kratos focuses on providing affordable technology solutions for national security, including unmanned systems and cyber security, rapidly bringing innovations to market.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) has successfully demonstrated advanced capabilities of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) in flight tests since 2015. The CCAs, which range from 350 to 6000 pounds, are designed for high-maneuverability, stealth, and low operational costs, making them suitable for large-scale military operations.
These systems have validated key mission functionalities, including autonomous navigation and multi-user communications. The DoD recognizes the importance of mass deployment of CCAs in future conflicts.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) announced successful flight demonstrations of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) family, showcasing advanced capabilities since 2015. The CCA systems, varying from 350 to 6000 pounds and with ranges over 3,000 miles, are designed for cost-effective high mass operations. Key features include autonomous navigation, manned-unmanned teaming, and networking capabilities. The DoD emphasizes the significance of these attributes for military operations. Kratos is committed to producing affordable, effective solutions for modern defense challenges.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) has been nominated as a finalist for the Outstanding Immersive Technology Category at the 2022 Military Simulation and Training Awards for its Mixed Reality Mission Readiness Training (MRT) system. The MRT system, developed for the Air Force Global Strike Command, features a containerized immersive environment that improves mission readiness rates and integrates both air and ground forces in training exercises. This recognition highlights Kratos’ leadership in advanced military training technologies.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) announced a contract award of $14.75 million from the U.S. Navy for software maintenance and updates of the BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Targets (SSAT). This five-year Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract supports the SSAT aircraft's evolution to meet modern threats. Steve Fendley, President of the Unmanned Systems Division, emphasized the importance of this contract in enhancing training and readiness for military operations.
On August 24, 2022, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) announced that its Defense & Rocket Support Services division successfully supported the intercept test of a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) during the Pacific Dragon 22 exercise. The interception was achieved by the USS Fitzgerald using a Standard Missile 3 (SM-3) Block IA. The SRBM target used, known as the Aegis Readiness Assessment Vehicle Type B (ARAV B), has a proven track record in testing. Kratos aims to reduce costs and time for DoD programs, emphasizing its commitment to national security.