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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that continuously move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness...
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that continuously move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
San Diego
Corporate office
San Diego, CA, United States
Principals
Phil Carrai
President, Space, Training & Cyber Division
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who leads investment decisions at Kratos?
Kratos is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: KTOS) run by a CEO and board of directors. Key operational leaders include Phil Carrai, President of the Space, Training & Cyber Division, who spoke publicly about the OpenSpace platform's role in a Space Force program in 2024 (per GlobeNewswire, May 2024).
Does Kratos own a family office or investment arm?
Kratos is a publicly traded defense contractor, not a family office. It reinvests its operating cash flow into internal R&D and capital expenditures to develop new defense products.
What are Kratos's main product lines?
Kratos focuses on unmanned aerial systems (e.g., XQ-58 Valkyrie), hypersonic vehicles (Erinyes, Dark Fury), propulsion systems (GEK engines, Zeus solid rocket motors), virtualized satellite ground systems (OpenSpace), and microwave electronics for missiles, radars, and electronic warfare.
How does Kratos differentiate from large primes like Lockheed Martin or Northrop Grumman?
Kratos funds its own research and development internally, rather than relying on cost-plus government contracts. It targets rapid, affordable MilSpec solutions using proven technologies, aiming to reduce cost and schedule versus traditional prime contractors.
Does Kratos have a publicly known AUM?
No. Kratos is a publicly traded company; its market capitalization and annual revenue are disclosed in SEC filings, but it does not manage external assets.
What is Kratos's geographic footprint?
Kratos is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with operations across the United States and in technology centers globally, per its website. Specific international office locations are not listed.
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