Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. KTOS

Company Overview

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a U.S.-based defense technology company that develops and delivers advanced systems, platforms, and services primarily for national security customers. The company operates within the defense, aerospace, and national security industries, with a focus on enabling next-generation capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), intelligence agencies, and allied governments.

Kratos’ primary business lines include unmanned systems, tactical missile systems, space and satellite communications, microwave electronics, and cyber, training, and engineering services. A significant portion of revenue is derived from U.S. federal government contracts, particularly from the DoD. The company is positioned as a mid-tier defense contractor with a strategic emphasis on affordable, rapidly deployable technologies, especially in areas such as autonomous systems and hypersonic-related infrastructure. Founded in 1994 as Wireless Facilities, Inc., the company rebranded as Kratos in 2007 and evolved through acquisitions and organic development into a focused defense technology provider.