SAN DIEGO - Kratos Defense (NASDAQ:KTOS) & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a prominent player in the defense technology sector, has been awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Command and Control System Consolidated (CCS-C) Sustainment and Resiliency (C-SAR) program. This contract, with a ceiling value of $579 million, will extend through May 31, 2032, if all options are exercised.
The contract, which commenced on December 1, 2023, involves future task and delivery orders to support operations, sustainment, or enhancements of the CCS-C and associated systems. The C-SAR initiative is vital for maintaining secure and integrated communications to fulfill U.S. Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) requirements. The CCS-C system is a critical component for the Space Force Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Delta 8, offering consolidated MILSATCOM tracking, telemetry, and command capabilities, particularly for on-orbit and anomaly resolution operations.
Kratos's role will include the provision of sustainment, post-production development services, and enhancements for the CCS-C system. The company will also supply satellite and communication system products, hardware, and equipment in support of the SSC's mission to develop and sustain lethal and resilient space capabilities.
Phil Carrai, President of Kratos's Space, Training, and Cyber Division, emphasized the contract's significance, stating that Kratos is equipped to provide the necessary satellite-based services for the U.S. military to accomplish its mission.
The company's strategy involves internally funded research and development to produce cost-effective solutions rapidly. Kratos's expertise spans various domains, including virtualized ground systems, unmanned aerial drone systems, hypersonic vehicles, propulsion systems, and training systems for the warfighter.
The information for this article is based on a press release statement from Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
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