Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock (KTOS)

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PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The increasing terrorism around the globe is expected to boost the growth of the military drone market going forward. Terrorism refers to an act of violence that would put others in danger while showing a blatant disdain for the harm IT would do. Governments and military organizations often use military drones in counter-terrorism efforts. Drones can provide valuable intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to monitor and track terrorist activities. The need for real-time data and actionable intelligence in counter-terrorism operations drives the demand for military drones. A recent report said that the military drones market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.93 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The report said that: The Global Military Drones Market Trend: Innovative Products Expand The Military Drone Market. Major companies operating in the military drone market are developing new products such as hybrid unmanned aerial systems to meet larger customer bases, more sales, and increase revenue. A hybrid unmanned aerial system (UAS) refers to a type of drone or unmanned aircraft system that combines multiple propulsion systems or energy sources to enable enhanced operational capabilities.” Active Companies in the markets today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQZENA), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. NASDAQ: KTOSNASDAQKTOS)(NASDAQ: PRZONASDAQPRZO, Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMTNYSE), RTX Corporation (NYSE: RTXRTX).

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today a $34,856,449 award modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract from the U.S. Marine Corps. The expanded scope is to support the XQ-58A Unmanned Aerial Systems mission systems and subsystems integration for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Unmanned Aerial System Expeditionary (MUX) Tactical Aircraft (TACAIR).

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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that it has recently received an approximate $100 million total potential value hypersonic system program award. Approximately $15 million of funding has been received by Kratos at contract award, with significant increased funding expected in the second half of Kratos fiscal year 2025. Under the new program contract award, Kratos will provide engineering, systems and hardware. Work related to the program will be performed at secure Kratos fabrication, manufacturing and system integration facilities. Due to competitive, security related and other considerations, no additional information will be provided.

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, announced that it was awarded a Geolocation Global Support Services (GGSS) contract in the amount of $48 million.

Contract Represents Single Largest Award in Kratos History

PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The global military drone market is an active market around the world. Recent reports show that the growth is predicted to continue to grow through 2030. One report says that the degree of innovation in the market is high. This is driven by continuous advancements in artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, and autonomous systems, which are significantly enhancing the capabilities of military drones. Furthermore, the ongoing development of swarm technologies and counter-drone measures highlights the dynamic and cutting-edge nature of this market, as militaries worldwide invest heavily in R&D to maintain strategic and technological superiority. The level of mergers and acquisitions in the market is high. “This is primarily due to the strategic need for companies to enhance their technological capabilities and expand their product portfolios to remain competitive. Larger defense contractors are actively acquiring innovative startups and specialized firms to gain access to cutting-edge drone technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing processes. The market has a high level of end user concentration. This is because the primary users of military drones are national defense and security agencies, which constitute a relatively small and specialized customer base. These agencies often have significant purchasing power and specific requirements, leading to a concentrated market where a few key customers dominate demand. In addition, the high costs and complex procurement processes associated with military drones further limit the number of end users, reinforcing the high concentration in this market.” Active Companies in the market today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQZENA), AeroVironment, Inc. NASDAQ: AVAVNASDAQAVAV)(NASDAQ: SPAINASDAQSPAI, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMTNYSE), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOSKTOS).

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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, was awarded a $6.5 million, single award contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to provide flight testing for hypersonic research supporting future weapon systems. The two-year contract which began in August 2023 includes flight tests to develop, characterize, and validate critical hypersonic components for technology maturation and risk reduction.

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a Technology Company in the Defense, National Security and Global Markets and an industry-leading provider of high-performance, jet-powered unmanned aerial systems, today announced the successful performance of a recent series of flight tests of the United States Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie, manufactured by Kratos. These flights and exercises were conducted jointly earlier this year by Kratos, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Autodyne, the United States Marine Corps (USMC), the United States Navy, and the United States Air Force (USAF).

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQKTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, is proud to announce its participation as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming Reagan National Defense Forum (RNDF). This prestigious event, held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, brings together national security leaders, policymakers, industry executives, and military officials to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities facing our nation’s defense.

Kratos Led Team Will Design, Implement and Operate Ground Infrastructure Supporting Interoperability Across Multi-Vendor LEO Constellations Using its Kratos OpenSpace® Platform

New Zeus Motors are in Production and Ready for Use

`       Third Quarter 2024 Revenues of $275.9 Million Compared with Third Quarter 2023 Revenues of $274.6 Million

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PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - The commercial drone industry is witnessing rapid growth and transforming various sectors such as agriculture, delivery and logistics, and energy among others. Advancements in drone technologies have led to increased demand and utilization in industries such as filming, emergency response, construction, and real estate. Additionally, drone software solution providers and manufacturers are continuously innovating and upgrading their offerings to cater to diverse market needs. As governments establish regulatory frameworks, the integration of drones into industries is expected to accelerate. This, in turn, is likely to create lucrative opportunities for market expansion over the forecast period. A report from Grand View Research projected that the U.S. commercial drone market size is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1% through 2030. The report said: “Furthermore, favorable legislations and rising use of commercial drones by authorities in the U.S. is expected to attract various industries to utilize drones for different processes. Similarly, government authorities across the region are constantly working on framing new regulations for the commercial applications of drones. This is attributed to increased focus on the adoption of commercial drones due to their economic potential, while prioritizing the safety and security of the country. This, in turn, is anticipated to drive the U.S. commercial drone market growth over the forecast period.” Active Tech Companies in the markets today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQZENA), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. NASDAQ: KTOSNASDAQKTOS)(NYSE: UAVSNYSEUAVS, EHang Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: EHNASDAQ), Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDSONDS).

PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Experts and investors see continued growth in the global commercial drone market size. The market growth is attributed to the increasing enterprise application of drones across various industry verticals. Several drone manufacturers are continually testing, inventing, and upgrading solutions for diverse markets used for various applications, including filming and emergency response. Besides, the integration of modern technologies in commercial drones to deliver enhanced solutions is opening new growth opportunities for the commercial drone market. According to a report from Grand View Research said that the global commercial drone market size, which was estimated at USD 30.02 billion in 2024 is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2025 to 2030. The report said: “Technological advances allow companies to design and construct measurement and annotation tools for estimating area, volume, and distance. As a result, organizations are constantly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions to retrieve accurate findings from large volumes of data. Integration of these modern technologies provides the industry with ample opportunities as they facilitate real-time, data-driven decision-making through high-speed data capture, processing, and transfer. AI-powered drones also allow users to interact and observe footage captured by other drones in real-time and track their flight paths.” Active Tech Companies in the markets today include ZenaTech, Inc. (NASDAQZENA), AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. NYSE: UAVSNYSEUAVS)(NYSE: RTXNYSERTX, Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRONASDAQ), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOSKTOS).

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 SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, announced today that it has recently received a new, sole source, approximate $45 million single award contract related to a new satellite system. Work under this new satellite system contract award will be performed at secure Kratos engineering, production and integration facilities. Due to customer related, competitive and other considerations, no additional information will be provided regarding the new contract award at this time.

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, announced today that it is partnering with Radisys® Corporation, a global leader in open telecom solutions, to develop cloud native 5G-NTN (non-terrestrial network) solutions for satellite connectivity. These solutions will be available through Kratos OpenSpace® Platform, the only commercially available, fully software-defined satellite ground system.

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