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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. operates within the information technology segment applied to defense, with activities in the aerospace systems, security, and command-and-control subsector. The company’s shares are traded on Nasdaq under the ticker KTOS. Its corporate formation is associated with founder Eric DeMarco, whose initial objective was to develop high-performance defense technologies at reduced cost to meet government and military demand.
The portfolio of products and services includes tactical and unmanned drone systems, sensors, aerospace platforms, cybersecurity solutions, satellite communications systems, military training capabilities, and command-and-control technologies. It also encompasses the development of combat aerial vehicles, simulation software, and advanced equipment designed for strategic operations.
The primary market focus is the United States, supplemented by international participation in defense programs and technology partnerships involving allied nations. Operations serve government agencies, armed forces, security entities, defense contractors, and companies that employ surveillance, monitoring, and military automation systems.
Relevant market factors include rising investment in aerospace defense, advances in unmanned technologies, increased demand for low-cost combat solutions, and the expansion of military automation programs. Competitiveness is shaped by large aerospace and defense companies, as well as fluctuations in U.S. government budgets that influence contracts and production cycles.
Operational scale includes thousands of employees across multiple facilities in the United States, with development centers, engineering laboratories, and testing sites. Activities span drone assembly lines, simulation divisions, communications platforms, and units dedicated to research and development.
The operational structure includes headquarters in San Diego, California, along with technical centers in states such as Oklahoma, Texas and Florida. It encompasses divisions focused on tactical aerial systems, space defense units, cybersecurity areas, and sectors responsible for system integration. The operating model combines government contracts, internally developed technologies, and ongoing support services.
The business model involves in-house equipment manufacturing, integration of defense systems, monitoring services, aerospace engineering research and development, and participation in government-led military modernization programs. Activities are executed in an integrated manner, with emphasis on automation, unmanned vehicles, and detection technologies.
The primary trading ticker is KTOS, listed on Nasdaq, with no additional registered tickers.
History and Foundation
The company was founded in 1994 in San Diego, California, with an initial focus on security solutions and technological support for U.S. government entities. Its early motivation centered on developing cost-competitive, high-performance defense systems.In its early years, challenges included consolidating government contracts, expanding engineering capabilities, and structuring specialized divisions. Key achievements included the initial development of tactical drone systems and advanced communications platforms.
Growth involved diversification of the aerospace portfolio, entry into higher-scale military programs, expansion of research centers, and acquisitions of technology firms to enhance defense capabilities. International expansion occurred through strategic partnerships and participation in military cooperation projects.
Historical milestones include significant acquisitions during the 2000s, expansion into the combat drone segment in 2010, and the completion of its 1999 initial public offering (IPO), which enabled greater investment in technology. Additional milestones include consolidation of tactical unmanned vehicle programs and progress in cybersecurity capabilities.
Between 2020 and 2024, relevant factors included increased demand for unmanned systems, participation in strategic U.S. Department of Defense programs, modernization of production lines, new government contracts, and expansion of simulation and command platforms. Regulatory shifts, changes in defense budgets, and advances in artificial intelligence influenced operational performance and capital-market positioning.
Additional Information
The Company Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market value of $ 13.56 Billions, having an equity of $ 1.98 Billion.
With a total of 3.200 employees, the company is listed in the sector of Capital Assets and categorized in industry of Space Transport and Defense.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 1.28 Billion, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 20.00 Millions.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 677.93, a P/BV ratio of 6.84 and in the last 12 months the Company did not pay dividends.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker KTOS.
