Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie Continues Successful Flights and Capability Evolution
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos
Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a leading National
Security Solutions provider and industry-leading provider of
high-performance, jet-powered unmanned aerial systems, announced today that
through multiple contracts, Kratos has and is continuing to evolve and
apply its XQ-58A Tactical UAS with a focus on experimentation to support
operational missions and employment to satisfy multiple existing and
forming application sets for the DoD. The photographs below illustrate some
of the unique capabilities and performance the system enables.
Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie System on Launch Trailer is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5da05a3e-b4c4-4286-9dd2-db6a7b21d420
Kratos Valkyrie Aircraft on Launcher at Launch Attitude is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/afcee532-9936-4f6c-b9e5-824cd88fc905
Valkyrie Demonstrating Runway Flexible Launch is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/4565e923-0148-4f79-8d9c-3004c4a5237d
XQ-58A and F-16 Together in Flight is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a5df42a1-da42-4151-b48c-d59e3634ad2a
Kratos XQ-58A Demonstrating one Runway Flexible Recovery Mode – Parachute System is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/75e031de-691c-4fcc-b2e9-9878bef2b685
Steve Fendley, President of Kratos Unmanned Systems Division, said, “Late 2022 and early 2023 were and are expected to continue to be exciting times for high performance jet drone systems. World events, budget realities, and technology are intersecting to illustrate the incredible capability that these systems enable through unique and, in some cases, unconventional approaches that result in low-risk, budget-achievable solutions for the 21st century defense needs. Kratos is incredibly excited to be a major part of this ground-breaking evolution.”
About Kratos
Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense &
Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative,
affordable technology, platforms and systems for United States National
Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. Kratos is
changing the way breakthrough technology for these industries are rapidly
brought to market through proven commercial and venture capital backed
approaches, including proactive research, and streamlined development
processes. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we specialize in
unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare,
microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems, small to
mid-sized jet engines and technology, training, and combat systems. For
more information go to www.KratosDefense.com.
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