Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a $7 million production deal for a counter-UAS system designed to detect, track, and classify aerial threats. The technology is built to identify low-visibility drones as well as other airborne targets, including cruise missiles. The company withheld details about the buyer, operational location, and system configuration due to security restrictions.
Eric DeMarco, president and CEO of Kratos, said the growing availability of drones, missiles, and loitering munitions among both state and non-state actors is fueling strong demand for modern counter-air and air-defense capabilities.
The announcement coincides with several ongoing Kratos initiatives. The firm and GE Aerospace recently received a $12.4 million contract from the United States Air Force to develop an expendable propulsion system for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft platforms. Meanwhile, Kratos collaborated with National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology of Taiwan to test the Mighty Hornet IV attack drone, demonstrating that the institute’s payload and mission systems operated effectively once integrated with the platform.
In parallel with these efforts, Kratos plans to expand its presence in Birmingham, Alabama by constructing a new 40,000-square-foot facility. The site will include office space and specialized areas dedicated to the development and integration of electro-mechanical systems, supporting the company’s growing defense portfolio.
