SAN DIEGO - Kratos Defense (NASDAQ:KTOS) & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS), a company specializing in defense and national security technology, has placed an order for nine new Zeus 1 and Zeus 2 rocket motors, as announced on Monday. These motors are intended for the initial customer-funded flights that are part of the company's Space & Missile Defense (SMDS) business unit's endeavors.
The Zeus family of Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) has been developed to meet the urgent demand for cost-effective commercial launch stages for various missions including hypersonic tests, ballistic missile targets, and sounding rockets. The design and production of the Zeus SRMs are a collaborative effort between Kratos and its key supplier, Aerojet Rocketdyne, based on specifications mutually established with customer and user communities.
These motors are expected to deliver enhanced performance compared to existing SRMs while maintaining compatibility with current vehicle designs and launch infrastructures. This compatibility is aimed at facilitating the rapid integration of advanced technology systems and payloads, some of which are under development by Kratos.
The Zeus 1 and Zeus 2 SRMs are 32.5-inch diameter high-performance motors, designed with versatility and affordability in mind. They complement Kratos' internally funded investments in hypersonic test systems, such as the Erinyes flyer expected to debut later this year, and the highly classified Dark Fury hypersonic system.
Dave Carter, President of Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services Division, emphasized the strategy behind the Zeus SRMs, highlighting their rapid development and market entry as affordable, relevant systems for the United States Department of Defense and allied nations. The initial order of Zeus SRMs is indicative of the interest from the customer base due to the low-cost yet effective performance of these systems.
Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos, also pointed out the company's strategy of delivering tangible products and systems, rather than conceptual presentations, to the national security market. The Zeus family of motors, like other Kratos systems, is engineered for affordable mass production, which DeMarco identifies as a Kratos differentiator and value enhancer.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions addresses both defense and commercial sectors, focusing on affordable and rapid development and production of solutions for mission-critical needs. The company is recognized for its innovative and disruptive capabilities in the industry.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.
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