Primary Business Segments

Kratos structures its operations into two distinct, interlocking segments that support both military operators and commercial infrastructure:

1. Kratos Government Solutions (KGS)

This segment serves as the operational backbone of the company, historically generating the majority of corporate revenue. KGS provides mission-critical solutions across several technology verticals, including: * Space and Satellite Ground Systems: Providing virtualized, software-defined ground infrastructure for command and control (C2), telemetry, tracking, and signals management. * Microwave Electronic Products: Designing and manufacturing high-reliability components for electronic warfare (EW), missile systems, and space-based platforms. * C5ISR and Modular Systems: Delivering ruggedized, mobile, and modular command centers, missile launchers, and tactical ground enclosures. * Turbine Technologies and Propulsion: Developing advanced turbojet and turbofan engines tailored for next-generation missiles and unmanned systems. * Defense and Rocket Support Services: Assisting national security agencies with suborbital research, hypersonic test flights, and ballistic missile defense targets.

2. Kratos Unmanned Systems (KUS)

Serving as the high-growth technological engine of the company, this segment focuses on autonomous aerial, ground, and sea surfaces. KUS is widely recognized for its development of high-performance jet-powered unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) categorized into two main applications: * Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: High-performance, low-cost autonomous aircraft designed to perform strike, electronic warfare, and intelligence missions alongside manned fighter jets. * Aerial Target Drones: High-fidelity, jet-propelled drones engineered to mimic enemy fighter aircraft and cruise missiles, allowing military forces to test weapon systems and train personnel against realistic threats.

Core Product Portfolio and Technology Solutions

Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)

Kratos has pioneered the concept of "attritable" aircraft—high-performance, low-cost unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) that deliver tactical mass and can withstand combat losses without causing unsustainable financial or operational strain.

• XQ-58A Valkyrie: The flagship of Kratos’ tactical drone lineup. The Valkyrie is a stealthy, long-range, jet-powered unmanned combat vehicle designed to operate autonomously or act as a loyal wingman alongside fifth-generation manned fighter jets (such as the F-35 and F-22). It features an internal weapons bay, flexible payload configurations, and runway-independent launch and recovery capabilities (utilizing a rocket-assist rail launcher and a parachute recovery system).
• UTAP-22 Mako: A highly maneuverable tactical unmanned aircraft designed to operate in collaborative environments, executing strike, electronic attack, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
• BQM-167A & BQM-177A Target Drones: The industry-standard subscale aerial targets used extensively by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. The BQM-177A, for example, is a sea-skimming aerial target designed to replicate high-subsonic anti-ship cruise missiles, enabling realistic air defense simulation.
• Firejet (Mako and Target Variants): A high-performance, low-operating-cost aerial target system designed to support weapon testing and surface-to-air missile training exercises globally.

Space Domain and Satellite Ground Networks

Kratos provides the software and hardware necessary to connect satellites to ground operations, supporting approximately 90% of U.S. space missions and 80% of global commercial satellite operators.

• OpenSpace Platform: A first-to-market, fully virtualized, software-defined ground system. OpenSpace replaces proprietary, hardware-heavy satellite ground stations with scalable, cloud-native software functions. This allows satellite operators to dynamically allocate bandwidth, process signals, and manage satellite fleets in real time.
• Satellite Command & Control (C2): Comprehensive software suites (such as EPOCH IPS) that provide telemetry, tracking, and commanding capabilities for single-satellite missions up to multi-orbit constellations.
• Signal and Spectrum Management: High-performance hardware and software solutions (including the Compass and Monics lines) for monitoring radio frequency (RF) signals, mitigating interference, and safeguarding satellite communications from intentional jamming or natural degradation.

Hypersonics and Defense Rocket Systems

To counter emerging peer-level threats, Kratos develops advanced hypersonic platforms and solid-propellant rocket systems designed to accelerate test and strike capabilities.

• Erinyes and Dark Fury: Next-generation hypersonic flyer and strike systems built to support rapid, survivable testing and operational strike capabilities for national defense.
• Zeus Solid Rocket Motors: Internally developed solid rocket motors designed to provide affordable, reliable propulsion for suborbital research, hypersonic test beds, and target launch vehicles.
• Suborbital and Experimental Rocket Systems: Custom-engineered multi-stage launch vehicles utilized by the U.S. Military and intelligence agencies to conduct high-altitude scientific research and test missile defense radars.

Propulsion and Power Systems

Through its Kratos Turbine Technologies (KTT) division, the company fills a critical gap in the defense industrial base by designing small, high-thrust, affordable jet engines.

• Advanced Small Turbojets: Purpose-built engines (including collaborations with commercial giants like GE Aerospace) designed to power cruise missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic test vehicles, and attritable combat drones.
• Turbine Test Engineering: High-altitude and harsh-environment test facilities capable of validating advanced propulsion designs for both military and commercial applications.

Microwave and Digital Electronics

Kratos manufactures high-reliability RF and microwave components that operate in the most demanding conditions, optimized for Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) efficiency.

• Integrated Microwave Assemblies (IMAs): Custom electronic modules integrated into missiles, precision-guided munitions, and electronic warfare suites to handle radar, jamming, and secure communications.
• Space-Qualified Components: Radiation-hardened electronics engineered to survive long-duration deployment on satellites and deep-space probes.

Combat Systems and Critical Infrastructure Support

Beyond aerospace hardware, Kratos provides heavily ruggedized ground support equipment and system integration services.

• C5ISR Ground Command Enclosures: Custom, shielded, and blast-resistant mobile shelters houses complex radar, communication, and electronic operations centers.
• Missile Launchers and Ground Support Equipment: Production and integration of heavy tactical missile launchers, transport trailers, and deployment systems for major defense missile programs.