Kratos, Robonic to supply launchers to US
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions has teamed with Robonic to deliver aerial target launchers to the US Army, Kratos announced on 25 August.
Two third-generation Kontio launchers, manufactured by Robonic, will be delivered to the US Army PEO STRI Targets Management Office under the contract.
The launchers will be used to launch Firejet high-performance aerial targets, which will be supplied by Kratos sister company Composite Engineering.
Kontio is a high pressure pneumatic launcher designed as a universal solution for tactical unmanned air systems and target drones. It features an adjustable launching pressure that can be set to individual air vehicle types and missions, operated by a single person.
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