Monday, December 27, 2021

Kratos Defense & Security (KTOS)
Another Major UAS Contract

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is a National Security technology provider with proprietary expertise in the area of unmanned aerial vehicles, electronics for missile defense systems, electronic warfare systems, satellite control and management systems and support services for emerging naval weapon systems. Commercial and state and local government revenues are about 25% of the total and comprise primarily of critical infrastructure monitoring and protection systems.

Joe Gomes, Senior Research Analyst, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Target UAS Award. On Thursday, Kratos was awarded a $50.9 million contract modification exercising an option to procure 65 BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Targets, 50 for the Navy, seven for the government of Japan, and eight for the government of Saudi Arabia, as well as associated technical and administrative data in support of full rate production lot three.


On Target.  We had previously mentioned that just in the second half of this year, Kratos could receive awards from the Air Force and Navy for target drones, a confidential program, an international target award, and an engine award. Well, the Air Force, Navy, International, and engine awards have been won. This bodes well for the future …

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