Kratos Delivers First Order to Northrop Grumman for U.S. Army’s Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN) Prototype Program
20 September 2021 - 10:00PM
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a
leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today they
have successfully delivered the first set of products to support
the U.S. Army Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node (TITAN)
space-ground system prototype, which is being developed by Northrop
Grumman. The purpose of the TITAN system will be to provide
near-real time data to commanders at all levels for timely
targeting solutions. Northrop Grumman was selected by the Defense
Innovation Unit and the U.S. Army Tactical Exploitation of National
Capabilities (TENCAP) office to develop prototype Space to Ground
TITAN systems.
As part of this effort, Kratos’ OpenSpace
quantum and SpectralNet products will provide virtualized downlink
processing for the TITAN space-ground prototypes. Kratos was
selected to the Northrop Grumman TITAN team due to the OpenSpace
products’ ability to virtualize uplink/downlink processing while
meeting Space, Weight, and Power (SWAP) requirements. The Kratos
products will enable the demodulation of downlinks from multiple
commercial satellite systems.
quantum and SpectralNet products are part of
Kratos’ OpenSpace solutions family. quantum products are software
replacements for traditional hardware components, such as modems,
that operate at lower cost and with greater scalability to adapt
more rapidly to changing missions and conditions. For example,
where it can take weeks to deploy traditional ground system
hardware, quantum products can be deployed and configured to
support different missions in just hours. Kratos’ OpenSpace
Platform, the most advanced line in the OpenSpace family, can go
even further, enabling satellite operators to deploy, configure and
adapt entire networks in just minutes using its orchestrated
software-defined network (SDN) architecture. OpenSpace SpectralNet
products digitize the satellite’s Radio Frequency (RF) signals,
acting as the on-ramp to digital transformation of ground
systems.
“OpenSpace technology is leading efforts across
the satellite industry, both among commercial and government
operators, to capitalize on the ability of virtualization and
modern networking techniques to realize digital transformation
goals,” said Frank Backes, Kratos’ Senior Vice President of Federal
Space Solutions. “TITAN is the newest application of OpenSpace in
the DoD that can better support the timely tactical needs of the
warfighter.”
In addition, Kratos will provide engineering and
manufacturing of the modified tactical shelter and related
subsystem hardware for the TITAN prototypes. Kratos’ FMTV-mounted
ground station platform will house and protect mission critical
TITAN system components. One of Kratos’ core strengths is providing
custom mobility platforms that feature power and thermal management
systems, rack-ready C5ISR equipment integration, and
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding up to High Altitude
Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) level requirements.
For more information on Kratos’ OpenSpace family
of dynamic ground solutions including OpenSpace quantum and
SpectralNet products, as well as the OpenSpace Platform, visit
https://www.KratosDefense.com/OpenSpace. For more information on
Kratos ground support hardware, visit
www.KratosDefense.com/C5ISR.
About Kratos Defense & Security
SolutionsKratos 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, training, combat systems and
next generation turbo jet and turbo fan engine development. For
more information go to www.KratosDefense.com.
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27, 2020, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other
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