Kratos and GE Aerospace’s Small Engine Testing Gains AltitudeGEK800 Small Engine Designed to Power the Next Generation of Affordable Unmanned Aerial Systems and CCA-type Aircraft
Kratos to be Exclusive U.S. Manufacturer for the Elroy Air Chaparral VTOL Cargo DroneSAN DIEGO, Sept. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, today announced that Elroy Air, a leading developer of autonomous aerial cargo systems for middle-mile logistics and military resupply, has selected Kratos as Elroy Air’s exclusive U.S. manufacturing partner for the Chaparral in a new five-year strategic manufacturing agreement to accelerate expected high-volume production of the Chaparral hybrid-electric autonomous vertical takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) cargo drone.
Kratos Promotes Brian Shepard to Chief Information OfficerSAN DIEGO, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that Brian Shepard has been appointed as Chief Information Officer of the Company. In his capacity as CIO, Mr. Shepard will be responsible for all information technology of the Company, including information security, information compliance and data communications.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to Join S&P MidCap 400 IndexSAN DIEGO, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that it will be added to the S&P MidCap 400 Index, transitioning from the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.
NCSIST and Kratos Unveil the Game-Changing Mighty Hornet IV High-Speed Attack UAV at TADTE 2025SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets and the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) have partnered to introduce the Mighty Hornet IV Attack UAV, a revolutionary transformation of the MQM-178 target drone. This advanced UAV will be showcased at the upcoming Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition (TADTE), held September 18-20 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
Chairman Tom Cole and Senator James Lankford Joins AIA, Kratos at Valkyrie Production Facility in Oklahoma City, for Roundtable to Advance Supply Chain Policy PrioritiesSAN DIEGO, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), on August 28 hosted a high-level roundtable at Kratos’ Oklahoma City aircraft production facility, bringing leaders from across the aerospace and defense supply chain and Congress together to discuss policy priorities shaping the future of the industry. The event featured Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee who also represents key aerospace and defense installations in Oklahoma’s fourth congressional district and Senator James Lankford (R-OK).
Drone Production at All Time High as U.S. Commercial Drone Market Size Forecasted to Reach $14.55 Billion By 2030PALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The U.S. drone market production is reaching new highs as well as revenues increasing, driven by growing demand across commercial sectors like agriculture, logistics, and infrastructure, as well as government and military needs. Favorable regulations, sustained R&D investment, and initiatives like a recent executive order to speed up domestic production are all contributing to higher market revenues and continued growth projected for the coming decade. A report from Fortune Business Insights said that: “The global commercial drone market growth was valued at USD 13.86 billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow from USD 17.34 billion in 2025 to USD 65.25 billion by 2032, exhibiting a CAGR of 20.8% during the forecast period. North America dominated the commercial drone market with a market share of 31.31% in 2024. Moreover, the commercial drone market size in the U.S. is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated value of USD 14.55 billion by 2030, driven by an increasing demand for commercial drones from media, agriculture, delivery, inspection industry in the country.” Active companies in the markets this week include: Draganfly Inc. (
NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO), Ondas Holdings Inc. (
NASDAQ: ONDS), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (
NASDAQ: KTOS), Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American: UMAC), Archer Aviation (
NYSE: ACHR).
Kratos Launches New Website, Debuts Tagline: “Readiness Delivered”New digital experience underscores Kratos’ mission to rapidly deliver affordable, disruptive defense hardware, software and technologies
Kratos Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial ResultsSecond Quarter 2025 Revenues of $351.5 Million Reflect 17.1 Percent Growth and 15.2 Percent Organic Growth Over Second Quarter 2024 Revenues of $300.1 Million
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call for Thursday, August 7thSAN DIEGO, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (
NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that it will publish financial results for the second quarter 2025 after the close of market on Thursday, August 7th. Management will discuss the Company’s operations and financial results in a conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. Pacific (5:00 p.m. Eastern).
Artificial Intelligence is Fundamentally Reshaping the Defense Radar Systems Targeting Threat DetectionsPALM BEACH, Fla., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Radar is a cornerstone of modern technology and has been instrumental in fields from aviation to defense. Traditional radar systems, while effective, operate on fixed parameters, limiting their adaptability to changing environments. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) steps in. The integration of AI is ushering in a new era of radar technology: adaptive radar. Imagine a radar system that can dynamically adjust its settings to counter electronic jamming, detect camouflaged targets, or even predict the behavior of moving objects. This is the promise of adaptive radar. By combining the precision of radar with the intelligence of AI, we’re unlocking a world of possibilities that were once confined to science fiction. A report from industry insider MarketsAndMarkets said; “The market for AI enhanced radar systems is poised for unprecedented growth due to increasing global demand for intelligent surveillance, threat detection, and autonomous operations. One of the key driving forces is the adoption of AI in defense modernization programs. Governments around the world are increasingly investing in smart defense infrastructure, with radar systems playing a central role in early warning and battlefield dominance. Strategic partnerships between AI firms and radar manufacturers are becoming more common, aiming to develop plug and play AI modules for legacy radar systems. The deployment of 5G and its associated radar interference challenges are also driving the demand for AI solutions that can intelligently mitigate signal conflict and optimize frequency usage. As regulations around AI in defense and civilian sectors evolve, the development of secure and ethical AI models for radar applications will become a priority. Standardization initiatives will be crucial for interoperability, particularly in multinational defense operations.” Active Companies in the military & defense industries include: VisionWave Holdings Inc. (
NASDAQ: VWAV), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (
NASDAQ: KTOS), Palantir Technologies Inc. (
NASDAQ: PLTR), BigBear.ai (
NYSE: BBAI), C3 AI (
NYSE: AI).
Kratos and Intelsat Successfully Demonstrate 5G NTN Over GEOOver-the-air testing validates satellite’s role in delivering end-to-end 5G services
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Announces Completion of Public Offering of $575 Million of Common Stock at $38.50 Per ShareSAN DIEGO, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (“Kratos”) (
NASDAQ: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Commercial Markets, today announced that it has completed its previously announced offering of Kratos common stock, raising $575,000,000 in gross proceeds, at a public offering price of $38.50 per share, for a total of 14,935,065 shares of common stock, which includes the exercise of the underwriters option to purchase additional shares. Net proceeds from the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and related fees, are approximately $556 million.
