Kratos Defense & Security

📢 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Kratos and GE Aerospace Successfully Ignite GEK800 Cruise Missile Engine - $Kratos Defense & Security(KTOS.US) $GE Aerospace(GE.US)

👉 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

➤ 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀 and 𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 successfully ignited the 𝗚𝗘𝗞𝟴𝟬𝟬 turbofan engine.

➤ 𝗚𝗘𝗞𝟴𝟬𝟬 Serial Number 1 successfully tested at the 𝗫-𝟱𝟴 facility.

➤ Successful ignition launches a new 𝗚𝗘𝗞𝟴𝟬𝟬 testing campaign.

➤ Program achieved a 𝟭𝟬𝟬% success rate for this development phase.

➤ GEK800 was recently designated the 𝗙𝟭𝟰𝟯 engine.

➤ Engine targets long-range, stand-off 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 strike capabilities.

➤ Kratos says the program remains 𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 following successful testing.

➤ Companies are preparing GEK800 for 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗲 production.

➤ Program targets high performance alongside lower 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀.

👉 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

➤ Successful ignition reduces a key technical risk before further engine testing.

➤ Advances Kratos and GE's push toward scalable 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 propulsion.

➤ Large-volume production could expand Kratos' role in 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 propulsion programs.

➤ Lower-cost engines could support greater deployment of 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 strike systems.

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, Vice President of Kratos’ Defense Engine Portfolio:

“The combined Kratos, GE Aerospace, and Government test team has demonstrated exceptional focus, discipline, and schedule execution. This team sets the benchmark for operational efficiency and provides a refreshing reminder that our nation can develop turbine engines affordably and at pace.”

𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘇, General Manager of Edison Works Advanced Combat Engines at GE Aerospace:

“With this latest milestone, the GEK800 engine continues to demonstrate strong performance and durability. Our collaboration with Kratos is delivering a highly capable propulsion system designed to meet the demanding requirements of cruise missile applications.”

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸, President of Kratos’ Turbine Technologies Division:

“Kratos continues to achieve milestones and accelerate program schedules as we prepare for large volume production of our GEK800 engine to support advanced cruise missile systems.”

📢 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: $Kratos Defense & Security(KTOS.US) Kratos Secures Approximately $35 Million National Security Hardware Production Award

👉 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

➤ 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀 receives approximately $𝟯𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 military hardware production award.

➤ Award supports a 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆-related program.

➤ Produced hardware will directly support 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 in the field.

➤ Program work will be performed at a 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀 facility.

➤ Kratos currently supports multiple U.S. national security 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱.

➤ Production capabilities span 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀, air defense, missiles, and radars.

➤ Kratos also supports 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿-𝗨𝗔𝗦 and high-powered directed-energy initiatives.

➤ Additional contract details remain undisclosed due to 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 considerations.

👉 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

➤ Adds approximately $𝟯𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 to Kratos' defense production awards.

➤ Reinforces demand for Kratos' 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆-𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 hardware manufacturing capabilities.

➤ Expands exposure to high-priority U.S. 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 and national security programs.

➤ Highlights Kratos' role in producing systems for operational military deployment.

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗧𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, President of Kratos C5ISR:

“Kratos is a recognized industry leader in the engineering and large-scale production of military grade hardware in support of certain of the United States’ and its allies’ most important National Security programs and initiatives. If a customer wants its product or system engineered correctly up front, for successful, on-schedule, on-budget production, we believe that we are the preferred, go to partner.”

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼, Kratos’ President and CEO:

“Kratos’ C5ISR Business is a crown jewel of Kratos and a national asset for our country. Kratos has the workforce, infrastructure, technical capability and past performance qualifications to successfully complete the mission and engineer and build mil-spec hardware and weapon systems correctly the first time for our partners and customers.”

📢 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: $Kratos Defense & Security(KTOS.US) Kratos’ Orbit Secures Multi-Million-Dollar Orders for GAIA Satellite Antenna Systems

👉 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

➤ 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀’ 𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁 receives multi-million-dollar orders from multiple international customers.

➤ Orders cover 𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗔 𝟭𝟬𝟬 Tri-Band 𝟱.𝟱-meter and 𝟲.𝟭-meter antennas.

➤ Systems support 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, New Space, and satellite communications.

➤ Orbit unveiled its new 𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗔 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗧𝗿𝗶-𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟲.𝟭 system.

➤ New antenna delivers higher gain and enhanced 𝗞𝗮-𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 tracking performance.

➤ 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 technology enables precise satellite alignment during communications.

➤ Integrated 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲 architecture targets higher availability and lower lifecycle costs.

➤ GAIA supports 𝗟𝗘𝗢, 𝗠𝗘𝗢 and 𝗚𝗘𝗢 satellite missions.

➤ Kratos acquired 𝗢𝗿𝗯𝗶𝘁 in 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, expanding its SATCOM portfolio.

👉 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

➤ Orders signal continued international demand for advanced 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 infrastructure.

➤ Strengthens 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀’ exposure to growing defense and space communications markets.

➤ Enhanced 𝗞𝗮-𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗱 capabilities address higher frequencies and rising satellite data volumes.

➤ Orbit expands Kratos’ ability to offer integrated 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘁𝗼-𝗲𝗻𝗱 communications solutions.

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗘𝘀𝗵𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿, General Manager of Orbit Communications Systems:

"The market is placing increasing emphasis on ground station performance, particularly as satellite operators move toward higher-frequency communications and larger data volumes," said Daniel Eshchar, General Manager of Orbit Communications Systems. "The GAIA 100 Tri-Band 6.1 was developed to address these evolving requirements by combining enhanced antenna performance, highly accurate Ka-band tracking and a robust, low-maintenance architecture within a single platform."

📢 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: $Kratos Defense & Security(KTOS.US) Kratos Valkyrie Demonstrates Electronic Warfare and Beyond-Line-of-Sight Control

👉 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

➤ 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗲 successfully demonstrated advanced electronic warfare capabilities.

➤ Aircraft demonstrated 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱-𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗼𝗳-𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 command and control.

➤ Valkyrie launched using a 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼-𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 launcher without runway infrastructure.

➤ A 𝗨𝗦𝗠𝗖 operator controlled the aircraft through Autonodyne's interface.

➤ Valkyrie operated alongside multiple 𝗙-𝟯𝟱𝘀 and an 𝗙/𝗔-𝟭𝟴.

➤ Aircraft completed electronic warfare objectives and returned 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆.

➤ Kratos expects over 𝟭𝟱𝟬 Group 5 unmanned jets produced in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

➤ Valkyrie production is scaling toward approximately 𝟰𝟬 aircraft annually.

➤ First 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 contract Missionized Valkyrie targets completion in summer 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

👉 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

➤ Demonstration advances Valkyrie's role in 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘁 aircraft missions.

➤ Successful BLOS control supports more distributed 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 operations.

➤ Electronic warfare integration broadens Valkyrie's potential 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 capabilities.

➤ Rising production could strengthen Kratos' position in 𝘂𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 systems.

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘆, President of Kratos Unmanned Systems Division:

"the fourth new mission system configuration flown on USMC Valkyrie platforms in less than three years."

📢 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: Kratos, GE Aerospace Win U.S. Air Force JASSM Engine Development Contract - $Kratos Defense & Security(KTOS.US) $GE Aerospace(GE.US)

👉 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

➤ 𝗚𝗘𝗞𝟴𝟬𝟬 selected as second-source propulsion system for 𝗝𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗠.

➤ U.S. military designated the GEK800 as 𝗙𝟭𝟰𝟯-𝗭𝗭-𝟭𝟬𝟬.

➤ 𝗨.𝗦. 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 awarded an Engineering, Manufacturing and Development contract.

➤ 𝗙𝟭𝟰𝟯 is an 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝗹𝗯 thrust turbofan engine.

➤ Engine targets missiles, collaborative combat aircraft, and 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗱 platforms.

➤ Program emphasizes 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁, high-performance engines manufacturable at scale.

➤ 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀 and 𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 began joint development in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.

➤ Development program has completed more than 𝟱𝟬 engine starts.

➤ Engine successfully completed altitude testing at 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗱𝘂𝗲 in 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

👉 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

➤ Second sourcing could strengthen 𝗝𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗠 propulsion supply-chain resilience.

➤ EMD selection advances the engine toward potential 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 production.

➤ Supports U.S. efforts to expand domestic 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 manufacturing capacity.

➤ Creates broader opportunities across missiles and 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 aircraft platforms.

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗔𝗺𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿, President and CEO of GE Aerospace Defense & Systems:

“The F143-ZZ-100 designation and EMD award are a testament to the strong performance and capability of the GEK800 engine and the strength of our partnership with Kratos. This reflects years of disciplined engineering to deliver propulsion systems that meet the evolving, mission-critical requirements of our military customers,”

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼, President and CEO of Kratos:

“Kratos has been working with our outstanding partner GE Aerospace and the United States Air Force to support the Department of War in reindustrializing U.S. manufacturing capacity and capability in the area of low cost, rapidly manufacturable, in large quantities, jet engines for drones, cruise missiles and other systems. Kratos and GE Aerospace are making significant investments with our government partners, to support U.S. National Security priorities,”

📢 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: $Kratos Defense & Security(KTOS.US) Kratos Supports U.S.-Japan Missile Defense Flight Test

👉 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

➤ 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝘀 supported the 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 and 𝗝𝗠𝗦𝗗𝗙 during 𝗝𝗙𝗧𝗫-𝟬𝟭.

➤ 𝗝𝗙𝗧𝗫-𝟬𝟭 validated Japan's next-generation 𝗔𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 capabilities.

➤ Kratos provided target vehicles for two live radar tracking events.

➤ 𝗦𝗣𝗬-𝟳 radar successfully detected, tracked, and generated simulated engagement solutions.

➤ Flight test produced critical datasets for future 𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗩 development milestones.

➤ Exercise strengthened U.S.-Japan cooperation on advanced missile defense.

➤ Virtual target engagements supported future shipboard missile defense capabilities.

➤ SPY-7 technology is derived from the 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗿 program.

👉 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

➤ Reinforces Kratos' role in advanced missile defense testing programs.

➤ Supports Japan's next-generation naval missile defense deployment.

➤ Highlights growing U.S.-Japan defense technology collaboration.

➤ Demonstrates continued demand for Kratos' target and defense systems.

👉 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, President of Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services:

“Our team’s proven ability to rapidly deliver reliable, mission-relevant target vehicles was central to the success of JFTX-01. Kratos target vehicles provide realistic threat representation, ensuring allied navies can test and validate advanced tracking and engagement solutions with confidence.”

𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼, President and CEO of Kratos:

“At Kratos, we are dedicated to investing in and deploying real, mission-relevant products and systems that strengthen the capabilities of the U.S. warfighter and our allies. Our history of rapid development and fielding, combined with affordability as a technology, ensures that systems like Aegis are tested using operationally relevant target vehicles leading to maximum tactical readiness. This JFTX-01 achievement reaffirms Kratos’ leadership in advancing national and global security.”