SAN DIEGO, April 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that Kratos Unmanned Systems Division has received a $2.7 million sole-source option award for Command and Control System Mission Kits to support U.S. drone operations. Kratos is the design and qualification authority and this award is part of the follow-on production program. Production is now in its second year of a 5 year IDIQ contract.
Steve Fendley, President of Kratos Unmanned Systems Division, said, “Our primary focus and commitment remains developing and supporting cost-effective unmanned systems for our nation’s warfighter. During these unusual times, we are dual-hatted, focused on keeping our company personnel and communities safe, while continuing to deliver our critical systems to the military.”
Due to competitive, customer-related, and other considerations, no additional information will be provided related to this new contract award.
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies and commercial enterprises. Kratos is changing the way breakthrough technology for these industries are rapidly brought to market through proven commercial and venture capital backed approaches, including proactive research and streamlined development processes. Kratos specializes in unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems, training and combat systems, and next-generation turbojet and turbo-fan engine development. For more information, go to
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