SAN DIEGO, July 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading
National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has received a 10-year sole source, single award framework contract
from QinetiQ UK for Kratos’ MQM-178 Firejet aerial targets, spares, ground support equipment, technical services, and
training. It is currently anticipated that multiple Firejet Targets will be utilized annually under this contract
agreement. Kratos is a leading provider of high performance, jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems for tactical and
target threat representation purposes. Work under this contract award will be performed at secure Kratos facilities, QinetiQ
and customer locations.
QinetiQ, which operates the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Hebrides Range as part of the Long Term Partnering
Agreement (LTPA), utilized multiple Kratos’ Firejets and Kratos’ Terrier Oriole ballistic missile targets as part of the Formidable
Shield 2017 exercise. Formidable Shield brought together eight NATO countries in the Outer Hebrides to test integrated air
and missile defence capabilities through a series of live missile firings and demonstrations.
At the high performance end of the low cost or affordable jet aerial target market, Kratos’ Firejet delivers
unmatched fighter-like performance and versatility, representing the most lethal threats of the United States and its Allies’
potential adversaries. Kratos’ Firejet provides the opportunity for customers to test multiple weapon systems with a single
flexible and affordable high performance unmanned aerial target drone system. Firejet supports both surface-to-air and
air-to-air engagements with a combination of internal and external mission kits including tow targets, proximity scoring, passive &
active RF augmentation, and infrared (IR) augmentation. The Kratos’ Firejet system is capable of land or shipboard launch
with a pneumatic launcher; significantly reducing operating costs versus conventional aerial targets by eliminating the need for
Rocket-Assisted Take-Off (RATO) equipment, facilities, and the associated logistics.
Steve Fendley, Unmanned Systems Division President of Kratos, said, “We’re thrilled about this long-term
framework contract to support our customer and partner QinetiQ. The Kratos-QinetiQ team and 10-year Firejet framework
contract positions us to expand further across the global market, capitalizing on the high performance and low cost of Firejet,
with the worldwide operational capability that QinetiQ is known for. We enjoy a highly cooperative relationship with QinetiQ
in configuring and fielding the system specifically for operation in the UK and look forward to supporting the worldwide QinetiQ
business.”
Eric DeMarco, CEO of Kratos, said, “QinetiQ is a key strategic partner of Kratos across the corporation, with
this Firejet framework contractual arrangement being the most recent of what we believe will be numerous jointly beneficial
opportunities for our organizations. This long term framework contract award further positions Kratos’ high performance
unmanned aerial target drone business for sustained long term future organic revenue, profit and cash flow growth.”
Steve Wadey, CEO of QinetiQ, said, “Following the successful use of Firejet in Formidable Shield 2017, QinetiQ
recognized the value to our customers of being able to include it in future UK exercises and trials. This framework contract
enables this and supports a broader strategic partnership that exists between QinetiQ and Kratos to collaborate in other areas of
mutual benefit.”
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. Kratos specializes in
unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems,
training and combat systems. For more information go to www.kratosdefense.com.
Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and
assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made,
and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these
statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or
implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general,
see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 31, 2017and in subsequent reports
on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.
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