Kratos receives target drone contract
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has been awarded a $5.6 million contract by a US government agency for the supply of unmanned aerial target drone systems, the company announced on 9 March.
The company's aerial target drones are designed for armed forces' tactical and weapons systems exercise and training requirements.
Steve Fendley, president of Kratos' Unmanned Systems Division, said: 'We are proud to support this critical customer with its high performance unmanned aerial target UAV system requirements.'
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