Kratos Delivers Critical Component for Lockheed Martin’s High-Performance Propulsion Initiative

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, announced that it has successfully developed, tested, and delivered advanced turbomachinery supporting development of Lockheed Martin’s advanced ramjet propulsion system.

Kratos designed a compact, high-performance turbomachinery solution that harnesses ram air energy to support propulsion system operations. This self-regulating design delivers a superior size and weight solution compared to alternative approaches, contributing to the overall performance and affordability objectives of the program. Prior to integration into the propulsion system, Kratos completed a comprehensive standalone turbomachinery test campaign to validate operating points, component durability, and performance.

The successful validation of Kratos' turbomachinery contributed to the broader propulsion system's testing, which validated the propulsion system's readiness to advance toward flight testing. Representatives from Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army's Aviation and Missile Center were present to witness the propulsion system test, which demonstrated that the missile's core propulsion is a validated capability ready to support near-term fielding plans.

“Kratos is a leader in propulsion technology, dedicated to the rapid development, demonstration and deployment of innovative solutions,” said Stacey Rock, President of Kratos Turbine Technologies. “Our philosophy is to collaborate with industry leaders who share our mission of delivering cutting-edge technologies and capabilities to market quickly and cost-effectively. This opportunity with Lockheed Martin has been highly successful and represents a cornerstone of our long-term strategic initiatives.”

Kratos has and continues to invest in technology and infrastructure to support its growing family of turbomachinery products for advanced propulsion applications. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and the company's internally funded research, development, and capital investments enable rapid delivery of high-performance solutions that address the nation's most challenging defense requirements.