Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $7 million production contract for a counter-unmanned aerial system designed to detect, track, and classify airborne threats. The company said the system is capable of identifying low-signature drones and other aerial targets, including cruise missiles. Due to security considerations, Kratos did not reveal the customer, deployment location, or the system’s configuration.
Commenting on the award, Eric DeMarco, president and CEO of Kratos, highlighted that the rapid proliferation of drones, missiles, and loitering munitions among both state and non-state actors is driving increased demand for advanced counter-air and air-defense solutions.
The contract comes as Kratos broadens its defense programs and global collaborations. Under a United States Air Force contract, GE Aerospace and Kratos were recently awarded $12.4 million to develop a next-generation expendable engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft. In a separate effort, National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology in Taiwan partnered with Kratos to test the Mighty Hornet IV attack uncrewed aerial vehicle, confirming that the institute’s payload and mission systems functioned properly after integration with the drone.
Kratos is also expanding its industrial footprint. The company recently announced plans to open a new 40,000-square-foot facility in Birmingham, Alabama, which will house offices and dedicated areas for the development and integration of electro-mechanical systems.
