Kratos Awarded $48 Million Contract for Geolocation Global Support Services
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) has secured a significant $48 million Geolocation Global Support Services (GGSS) contract. The company will provide electromagnetic interference (EMI) resolution services to Space Forces Space electromagnetic interference managers and supporting elements in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with work scheduled for completion by October 31, 2029.
The company operates a global RF sensor network that delivers intelligence across SDA missions through various services, including bandwidth monitoring, geolocation, signal characterization, interference mitigation, and tracking and maneuver detection. Kratos manages a 24/7 network operations center covering L, S, C, X, and Ku bands, utilizing more than 21 worldwide sites with over 190 fixed and steerable sensors and antennas. This internally funded, world-wide Space Domain Awareness network serves both U.S. government and major commercial satellite operators.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) ha assicurato un importante contratto globale di supporto ai servizi di geolocalizzazione (GGSS) del valore di 48 milioni di dollari. L'azienda fornirà servizi di risoluzione delle interferenze elettromagnetiche (EMI) ai manager delle interferenze elettromagnetiche delle Forze Spaziali e agli elementi di supporto a Colorado Springs, Colorado, con lavori previsti per completamento entro il 31 ottobre 2029.
L'azienda gestisce una rete globale di sensori RF che fornisce informazioni attraverso missioni SDA tramite vari servizi, inclusi monitoraggio della larghezza di banda, geolocalizzazione, caratterizzazione del segnale, mitigazione delle interferenze e rilevamento di tracciamento e manovra. Kratos gestisce un centro operazioni di rete attivo 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7, che copre le bande L, S, C, X e Ku, utilizzando più di 21 siti in tutto il mondo con oltre 190 sensori e antenne fissi e orientabili. Questa rete di consapevolezza del dominio spaziale, finanziata internamente e globale, serve sia il governo degli Stati Uniti che i principali operatori di satelliti commerciali.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) ha asegurado un importante contrato de servicios globales de geolocalización (GGSS) por 48 millones de dólares. La empresa proporcionará servicios de resolución de interferencias electromagnéticas (EMI) a los gerentes de interferencias electromagnéticas de las Fuerzas Espaciales y a los elementos de apoyo en Colorado Springs, Colorado, con trabajos programados para finalizar antes del 31 de octubre de 2029.
La empresa opera una red global de sensores RF que entrega inteligencia a través de misiones SDA mediante varios servicios, incluidos el monitoreo del ancho de banda, geolocalización, caracterización de señales, mitigación de interferencias y detección de seguimiento y maniobras. Kratos gestiona un centro de operaciones de red que funciona 24 horas al día, 7 días a la semana, cubriendo las bandas L, S, C, X y Ku, utilizando más de 21 sitios en todo el mundo con más de 190 sensores y antenas fijas y orientables. Esta red de concienciación del dominio espacial, financiada internamente y a nivel mundial, sirve tanto al gobierno de los EE. UU. como a los principales operadores de satélites comerciales.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS)는 4800만 달러 규모의 지리정보 글로벌 지원 서비스(GGSS) 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 회사는 콜로라도주 콜로라도 스프링스에 있는 우주군 전자기 간섭 관리자 및 지원 요소에 전자기 간섭(EMI) 해결 서비스를 제공할 예정이며, 작업은 2029년 10월 31일까지 완료될 예정입니다.
이 회사는 다양한 서비스를 통해 SDA 임무에 대한 정보를 제공하는 글로벌 RF 센서 네트워크를 운영하고 있으며, 여기에는 대역폭 모니터링, 지리정보, 신호 특성화, 간섭 완화 및 추적 및 조작 탐지가 포함되어 있습니다. Kratos는 L, S, C, X 및 Ku 대역을 포괄하는 24/7 네트워크 운영 센터를 관리하고 있으며, 190개 이상의 고정 및 조정 가능한 센서와 안테나를 가진 21개 이상의 전 세계 사이트를 활용하고 있습니다. 이 내부 자금으로 운영되는 전 세계 우주 영역 인식 네트워크는 미국 정부와 주요 상업적 위성 운영자 모두에게 서비스됩니다.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) a obtenu un contrat important de 48 millions de dollars pour des services mondiaux de soutien à la géolocalisation (GGSS). L'entreprise fournira des services de résolution des interférences électromagnétiques (EMI) aux gestionnaires des interférences électromagnétiques des Forces spatiales et aux éléments de soutien à Colorado Springs, Colorado, avec un travail prévu pour être achevé d'ici le 31 octobre 2029.
L'entreprise exploite un réseau mondial de capteurs RF qui fournit des informations pour les missions SDA grâce à divers services, y compris le suivi de la bande passante, la géolocalisation, la caractérisation des signaux, la réduction des interférences et la détection de suivi et de manœuvre. Kratos gère un centre d'opérations réseau fonctionnant 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, qui couvre les bandes L, S, C, X et Ku, en utilisant plus de 21 sites dans le monde avec plus de 190 capteurs et antennes fixes et orientables. Ce réseau de sensibilisation au domaine spatial, financé en interne et mondial, sert à la fois le gouvernement américain et les principaux opérateurs de satellites commerciaux.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) hat einen bedeutenden 48 Millionen Dollar Geolocation Global Support Services (GGSS) Vertrag gesichert. Das Unternehmen wird elektromagnetische Interferenz (EMI) Lösung Dienstleistungen für die Manager der elektromagnetischen Interferenz der Weltraumkräfte und unterstützende Elemente in Colorado Springs, Colorado, bereitstellen, mit einem geplanten Abschluss bis zum 31. Oktober 2029.
Das Unternehmen betreibt ein globales RF-Sensornetzwerk, das über verschiedene Dienstleistungen Intelligenz für SDA-Missionen liefert, einschließlich Bandbreitenüberwachung, Geolokalisierung, Signalcharakterisierung, Interferenzminderung sowie Nachverfolgungs- und Manöverdetection. Kratos verwaltet ein rund um die Uhr aktives Netzwerkbetriebszentrum, das L-, S-, C-, X- und Ku-Bänder abdeckt, und nutzt mehr als 21 Standorte weltweit mit über 190 festen und steuerbaren Sensoren und Antennen. Dieses weltweit betriebene, intern finanzierte Netzwerk zur Raumdomänenbewusstheit dient sowohl der US-Regierung als auch führenden kommerziellen Satellitenbetreibern.
- Secured new $48 million contract
- Contract extends through October 2029, providing long-term revenue visibility
- Operates extensive global network with 190+ sensors across 21+ sites
- Diverse customer base including U.S. government and major commercial satellite operators
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The contract's focus on Space Force support aligns perfectly with increasing government investment in space security infrastructure. The timing is particularly relevant given the growing concerns about satellite interference and space-based threats. The infrastructure's multi-band coverage (L, S, C, X and Ku) positions Kratos as a key player in space domain awareness, a sector experiencing rapid growth due to increased satellite deployments and space-based operations.
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in the defense, national security and global markets, announced that it was awarded a Geolocation Global Support Services (GGSS) contract in the amount of
Kratos will provide support services to Space Forces Space electromagnetic interference managers and supporting elements with EMI resolution services. Work will be performed in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is expected to be completed by Oct. 31, 2029. Due to customer related, competitive and other considerations, no additional information will be provided regarding the new contract award at this time. The Kratos owned and operated global RF sensor network supplies intelligence across SDA missions through a variety of available services, among them bandwidth monitoring, geolocation, signal characterization, interference mitigation and tracking and maneuver detection, as well as other capabilities. Kratos' satellite communications experts manage the 24/7 network operations center with coverage of L, S, C, X, and Ku bands. RF data is monitored and collected by Kratos’ global deployment of RF sensors comprising more than 21 worldwide sites hosting more than 190 fixed and steerable sensors and antennas. Kratos internally funded and constructed, its one-of-a-kind, world-wide, Space Domain Awareness network, and currently counts the U.S. government and many of the world’s largest commercial satellite operators as customers for its signal management expertise.
About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a technology, products, system and software company addressing the defense, national security, and commercial markets. Kratos makes true internally funded research, development, capital and other investments, to rapidly develop, produce and field solutions that address our customers’ mission critical needs and requirements. At Kratos, affordability is a technology, and we seek to utilize proven, leading edge approaches and technology, not unproven bleeding edge approaches or technology, with Kratos’ approach designed to reduce cost, schedule and risk, enabling us to be first to market with cost effective solutions. We believe that Kratos is known as an innovative disruptive change agent in the industry, a company that is an expert in designing products and systems up front for successful rapid, large quantity, low cost future manufacturing which is a value add competitive differentiator for our large traditional prime system integrator partners and also to our government and commercial customers. Kratos intends to pursue program and contract opportunities as the prime or lead contractor when we believe that our probability of win (PWin) is high and any investment required by Kratos is within our capital resource comfort level. We intend to partner and team with a large, traditional system integrator when our assessment of PWin is greater or required investment is beyond Kratos’ comfort level. Kratos’ primary business areas include virtualized ground systems for satellites and space vehicles including software for command & control (C2) and telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C), jet powered unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles and rocket systems, propulsion systems for drones, missiles, loitering munitions, supersonic systems, space craft and launch systems, C5ISR and microwave electronic products for missile, radar, missile defense, space, satellite, counter UAS, directed energy, communication and other systems, and virtual & augmented reality training systems for the warfighter. For more information, visit www.KratosDefense.com.
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