SAN DIEGO, Dec. 17, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that it has recently received approximately $5.2 million in specialized product awards in support of certain Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Programs.  Kratos provides specialized systems and products in support of unmanned aerial drone, ballistic missile defense, missile, radar, communication and other platforms and systems.  Work under these new contract awards will be performed in secure Kratos manufacturing facilities.  Due to customer related, competitive and other considerations, no additional information will be provided related to these recent contract awards.

Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos, said, “Kratos is the recognized go to provider of affordable systems and products which support many of the United States and its Allies’ National Security Priorities, and the Kratos team continues to demonstrate our leadership position with new program and contract wins.  A key element of Kratos strategy is to utilize proven leading technology integrated into platforms, systems and products resulting in rapid fielding, affordability, and lower overall program risk, as compared to unproven and to be developed bleeding edge technology solutions.”

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies and commercial enterprises. Kratos is changing the way breakthrough technology for these industries are rapidly brought to market through proven commercial and venture capital backed approaches, including proactive research and a streamlined development process. Kratos specializes in unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, hypersonic systems, training and combat systems.  For more information go to www.kratosdefense.com.

Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made on the basis of the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the management of Kratos and are subject to significant risks and uncertainty. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Kratos undertakes no obligation to update or revise these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Although Kratos believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, these statements involve many risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from what may be expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. For a further discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of Kratos in general, see the risk disclosures in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Kratos for the year ended December 31, 2017, and in subsequent reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other filings made with the SEC by Kratos.

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