Technology innovation for national security

Kratos develops and fields transformative, affordable systems, platforms and products for national security and communications needs. Kratos is changing the way breakthroughs are brought rapidly to these markets through proven commercial technology approaches, including proactive research and streamlined development processes. Kratos is focused in areas where tech advances can have a force multiplier effect, such as unmanned systems, satellite communications, C5ISR, warfighter training and combat systems.

Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie has been featured in an episode of PBS’ Behind the Wings video series.

Behind the Wings: Collaborative Combat Aircraft

This episode dives deep into the revolutionary potential of AI in military aviation and features key USAF Leadership and Steve Fendley, President of Kratos Unmanned Systems Division, alongside the incredible XQ-58A Valkyrie—Kratos’ affordable unmanned tactical drone that is leading the way in deploying this critical technology.

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Kratos' XQ-58A Flies in Joint Emerald Flag Exercise

Kratos XQ-58A Demonstrates Collaborative EW and Kill Chain Closure under USMC Control in Large Force Exercise

Kratos announced the successful performance of a recent series of flight tests of the XQ-58A Valkyrie. The test was conducted as a part of Emerald Flag 2024—a multiservice and multi-domain training exercise.

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In The News
Kratos Zeus solid rocket motor launching into the night sky with bright flames and smoke illuminating the dark surroundings.

Kratos’ Zeus Rocket Motors Achieve 100% of First Flight Performance Objectives

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has announced that its Zeus 1 and Zeus 2 Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) completed their first successful flight on October 24, 2024, from the NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

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Four Kratos TDI turbojet engines with varying thrust capacities, labeled TDI-J45, TDI-J5, TDI-J7, and TDI-J85, showing their specifications and designs.

Kratos Announces Immediate Availability of TDI’s Four Classes of Low-Cost Turbojet Engines

Technical Directions, Inc. (TDI), a business unit within Kratos, now offers four classes of its low-cost, high-performance turbojet engines ranging from 30 to 200 pounds of thrust.

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A semi-trailer truck with "EASE" and "KRATOS" branding on the trailer driving on a highway, representing the deployment of self-driving platooning technology by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

Kratos Unmanned Systems Division Self-Driving Truck Leader Follower Platoon Fleet to Be Deployed in Ohio and Indiana

This collaboration with EASE Logistics introduces the Leader Follower Platoon system, blending human expertise and autonomous technology to address the pressing driver shortage and ensure supply chain resilience.

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In The News
Rendering of the F2 Low Earth orbit constellation. (Source: Millennium Space Systems)

Kratos Awarded $116.7 Million Prime Contract for Ground System to Support Advanced Fire Control Missions

Kratos led team will design, implement and operate ground infrastructure supporting interoperability across multi-vendor LEO constellations using Kratos OpenSpace® Platform. The SDA’s Advanced Fire Control program will deliver integrated space and ground elements to demonstrate advanced fire control missions for missile defense.

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Podcast
Dr. Kelly Hammett, Director and Program Executive Officer, Space Rapid Capabilities Office

Listen to Dr. Kelly Hammett, Director and Program Executive Officer, Space Rapid Capabilities Office

On the Constellations Podcast, we explore the Space Rapid Capabilities Office (Space RCO) and its mission to deliver rapid, combat-ready space and ground systems. Hear about key programs like SCAR and R2C2, leveraging commercial technologies, enhancing space operations and collaboration with international partners.

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Kratos Selected as Engine Design Team for Boom-led Collaboration on Symphony, the Sustainable and Cost-Efficient Engine for Overture

Kratos Selected as Engine Design Team for Boom-led Collaboration on Symphony™, the Sustainable and Cost-Efficient Engine for Overture

FTT, a Kratos subsidiary, has been chosen as the engine design team for the Boom-led collaboration on Symphony, a new propulsion system to be designed and optimized for Boom Supersonic’s Overture supersonic airliner.

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In The News
A satellite communication scene, where Earth-based satellite dishes interact with satellites in space using beams of data transmission, representing global RF communication.

Kratos’ Global RF Network Featured in Satellite Evolution Global

Discover how Kratos’ cutting-edge RF sensor network is transforming space domain awareness. In an exclusive Satellite Evolution Global interview, Greg Caicedo, Vice President of Space Domain Awareness, explores how Kratos protects critical space assets and leads innovation in a congested and contested space environment.

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Kratos Supports Successful US Navy and MDA Intercept Test Against Multiple Ballistic Missile and Anti-Ship Cruise Missile Targets

The successful test demonstrated the capability of a ballistic missile defense-configured Aegis ship to detect, track, engage and execute intercepts of two SRBM targets while concurrently demonstrating an Anti-Air Warfare engagement of two subsonic anti-ship cruise missile drone targets.

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