Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
Publicly traded American defense technology company manufacturing jet-powered unmanned aerial systems, hypersonic test vehicles, and satellite ground systems.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a publicly traded American defense technology company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1994 and rebranded as Kratos in 2007, the company develops and manufactures affordable high-performance systems for US and allied defense applications. Core technology areas include jet-powered unmanned aerial systems, hypersonic test vehicles, satellite ground systems, microwave electronics, C5ISR, and turbine engines.
Flagship UAS products include the XQ-58A Valkyrie Collaborative Combat Aircraft and the MQM-178 Firejet attritable drone. The company generates approximately 68% of revenue from US Government customers and reported a total backlog of approximately $1.57 billion in fiscal year 2025. Kratos trades on NASDAQ as KTOS.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
XQ-58A Valkyrie
Low-observable jet-powered collaborative combat aircraft developed by Kratos for the US Air Force.
MQM-178 Firejet
Low-cost attritable jet-powered drone for offensive, defensive, and aerial target missions in contested airspace.
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Contact Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc.
WEBSITE
https://www.kratosdefense.comPHONE
+1 858-812-7300HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1994
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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