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Kratos Awarded $6.5 Million Contract for Hypersonic Research Flight Testing

Dec 17, 2024•over 1 year ago

Contract Type

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United StatesManufacturingInformation TechnologyMobileGovernment And MilitaryPrivacy And SecurityConsumer ElectronicsSecurityCyber SecurityNational Security

Description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. has been awarded a $6.5 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to provide flight testing for hypersonic research supporting future weapon systems. The two-year contract includes flight tests to develop, characterize, and validate critical hypersonic components for technology maturation and risk reduction.

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Company

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Location

United States

About

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. operates in the defense and security sector, focusing primarily on unmanned systems, microwave solutions, satellite communications, and cybersecurity services. The company's robust portfolio includes advanced technologies that serve government and commercial customers, catering to the growing demand for defense innovation. Headquartered in Round Rock, Texas, Kratos emphasizes its capabilities in designing, producing, and delivering critical national defense solutions, and is committed to strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and technological leadership in military applications. As a publicly traded entity on the NASDAQ under the symbol KTOS, Kratos positions itself within a competitive market emphasizing defense modernization.

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