Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a production contract valued at $7 million for a counter-drone system designed to identify and monitor airborne threats. According to the company, the system is capable of detecting small and low-visibility drones while also identifying other aerial threats such as cruise missiles. The company declined to reveal details about the customer or the operational environment where the system will be deployed, citing security reasons. Kratos leadership highlighted the increasing spread of drones, missiles, and loitering weapons among state and non-state actors as a key factor driving demand for advanced counter-air technologies. The new contract arrives during a period of expanding activity for the company. Kratos and GE Aerospace recently received a $12.4-million contract from the US Air Force to develop a new expendable engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The company has also been involved in international testing programs. In Taiwan, a collaboration with the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology successfully demonstrated the integration of the Mighty Hornet IV attack drone with a locally developed mission system and payload. The tests confirmed compatibility without the need for additional design changes. Kratos is also investing in infrastructure growth with the development of a new 40,000-square-foot facility in Birmingham, Alabama, which will support the development and integration of electro-mechanical systems.
