Kratos Partners with RPS Defense for Tactical UAS Operational and Maintenance Services
17 November 2021 - 12:00AM
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS),
a leading National Security Solutions provider and industry-leading
provider of high-performance unmanned systems, announced today that
Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (KUAS), a unit of the Kratos
Unmanned Systems Division, has exclusively partnered with RPS
Defense (RPS) to provide a range of operational and maintenance
services to support Kratos Tactical UAS and the corresponding
technologies during the transition of these systems from prototype
and demonstration to real-world military operations.
Blake Stovall, CEO of RPS
Defense, said, "We are excited to support and team
with Kratos as they demonstrate and field transformational combat
capabilities. We have a trusted partnership with Kratos’ leadership
and share the same commitment to delivering performance and value
to our customers. The disruptive technologies that Kratos brings to
the fight, coupled with RPS Defense’s operational expertise and
diverse service offerings, go hand-in-hand to deliver the next
generation of combat capabilities to our customers.”
Steve Fendley, President of Kratos
Unmanned Systems Division, said, “Part of our recipe for
success at Kratos is key and effective partnerships. As a mid-tier
prime, we complement our areas of expertise with that of our
best-in-class partners to be able to offer best-in-class systems
and services, always with affordability as a threshold criteria.
RPS is an industry leader in tactical UAS operations and
maintenance across the globe and the range of mission
types—especially challenging operational scenarios. Our partnership
enables Kratos to optimize its systems and operations for the
ultimate purpose: to support and protect the warfighter."
RPS Defense (www.rpsdefense.com) is a recognized
and field-proven military services provider, headquartered in
Dallas, TX, that has supported and flown hundreds of thousands of
hours of combat C5ISR missions across a variety of unmanned
platforms for the US government and other customers. Since its
founding in 2013, RPS has grown significantly and supported defense
programs around the globe through fielded operations, intelligence,
test and development, combat training, and aircraft maintenance and
munition services. Every day, RPS Defense supports the execution of
ISR missions, capturing valuable data that informs strategic
decisions and saves lives. Through its growth, the company’s vision
has remained to provide its customers with the highest levels of
support in the pursuit of becoming leaders in comprehensive
aviation services.
Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems is an industry
leader in the rapid design, manufacture, and delivery of
affordable, high-performance jet drone systems. Kratos’
high-performance drones are designed to satisfy DoD missions as
threat representative aerial aircraft / cruise missile targets to
exercise weapon, radar, and other systems; and tactical aerial
drone systems for strike / ISR and force multiplication missions.
The company is vertically integrated, possessing the technical
expertise to design, build, operate, and control some of the
world’s most advanced unmanned platforms.
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, please
visit 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 27, 2020, and in subsequent reports on Forms
10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by
Kratos.
Press Contact:Yolanda White858-812-7302
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Investor
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