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Kratos Selected to Participate in Phase 1 Gauntlet for the Office of the Secretary of War's Drone Dominance Program

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced today that it has been selected to participate in the initial Phase 1 Gauntlet for the Office of the Secretary of War’s Drone Dominance Program. This opportunity seeks to identify and evaluate platforms capable of demonstrating multiple one-way attack missions through a live competition.

“Unmanned systems are redefining the landscape of war. To ensure our superiority, we must equip our warfighter with the tools needed to neutralize adversarial threats, enhance mission success, and ensure operational safety,” said Dave Carter, President of Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division. “Kratos’ small unmanned aerial systems portfolio provides such a platform, enabling mass attritables in the battlefield.”

Upon successful completion of the Gauntlet, participants will be ranked and extended a prototype delivery award based on their performance and placement.

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“Kratos prides itself on delivering highly capable platforms with unmatched speed and affordability that make readiness certain,” said Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos. “Drone Dominance is a time-sensitive, critical program to ensure national security and global competitiveness. Kratos stands on its proven track record of delivering systems at the urgency signaled by our Department of War.”

About the Drone Dominance Program Spanning four independent phases over the next 2 years, the Drone Dominance Program represents a $1.1 billion investment in groundbreaking unmanned systems technologies. The program aims to procure approximately 350,000 units, enhancing military readiness and strategic capability in the pursuit of global security dominance.


Publishdate:
Feb 10, 2026
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
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