Unmanned Systems

Aerial Target & Unmanned Tactical Systems

Unmanned Systems

About Unmanned Systems

Kratos' Unmanned Systems Division (KUSD) is comprised of two business units – Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems (Kratos UAS) and Kratos Unmanned Control Systems.

Kratos is meeting the needs of the U.S. Department of Defense and friendly nations around the world by providing high-performance aerial target systems and advanced unmanned tactical aerial platforms.

The UAS group also provides turn-key aerial target services. Kratos personnel deploy to customer-specified locations to perform aerial target-related missions.

The other half of the division, Kratos Unmanned Control Systems, delivers advanced unmanned vehicle technology such as Command & Control (C2) and vehicle management systems for unmatched air, land, and sea effectiveness.

Kratos is vertically integrated, possessing the technical expertise to design, build, operate, and control some of the world’s most advanced unmanned platforms.

Aerial Systems and Platforms

Tactical UAVs

Operationally relevant tactical UAS with various price points and capabilities.

Aerial Targets

BQM-177A/i

High performance, jet-powered, unmanned aerial target drone systems used for weapon systems testing and warfighter training.

Aerial Target Services

Kratos offers a customized aerial target service which is an affordable pay-per-use option that is ideal for customers with smaller budgets. This service allows us to provide realistic mission scenarios, which are tailored to our customers’ unique specifications.

Logistics

Logistics

Whether it’s the Arctic or the desert, Kratos can go to where you are.

Mission Planning & Analysis

Mission Planning

Kratos will work with you to plan each mission and analyze the resultant data.

System Maintenance

System Maintenance

Kratos’ team completes all required maintenance of the target system.

Flight Operations

Flight Operations

Kratos offers 3 different high-performance target platforms to deliver the highest level of training realism.

Ground Systems and Platforms

High Mobility Ground Vehicle Target

Kratos offers affordable field proven off-the-shelf High Mobility Ground Vehicle Targets (HMGVT) solutions for robust high-reliability test, training, and weapon system evaluation missions.

M-PAK Leader/Follower System

Kratos developed an innovative Leader/Follower technology that allows manned and unmanned vehicles to perform cooperatively in tactical convoy operations using our Multi-Platform Appliqué Kit (M-PAK).

Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA)

Kratos has pioneered the industry for Highly Automated Work Zone vehicles, deploying the world’s first Autonomous Truck Mounted Attenuator (ATMA), also known as Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV).

Engineering & Manufacturing Services

System Integration

Desert Integration

Providing Expert Field Support and System Integration

Training

Training

System Training and Follow-on Support

Test & Manufacturing

Production

Offering Advanced Test and Modern Manufacturing Services

Products

Air

Air UAV Products

Kratos provides high reliability products and systems fully qualified to military standards and designed to operate and survive the extreme environments defined by the mission requirements.

Land & Sea

Land & Sea UAV Products

Kratos offers world class unmanned vehicle control capability to meet the challenges of our customer requirements.

Avionics

Model 290 Data Link Transponder

Kratos offers a series of solid state high reliability transponders for command and control data links, radar tracking, and Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) applications.

About Micro Systems, Inc.

Micro Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is an AS9100D: 2016 & ISO 9001: 2015 certified company headquartered in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Product Catalog

Micro Systems 2025 Product Catalog

Quality

Micro Systems, Inc. is an AS9100D: 2016 and ISO 9001: 2015 certified company. We go through a rigorous semi-annual ISO audit, which we have passed with flying colors each time. This is always a team effort, and everyone is to be congratulated for this significant accomplishment we all feel proud to be a part of.

Micro Systems Quality Policy Statement

Terms & Conditions of Sale

Micro Systems, Inc., designated below as “MSI” or Seller accepts and will fill orders only upon the terms and conditions appearing in the general terms and conditions of sale.

Micro Systems, Inc., General Terms & Conditions of Sale (10/2015)

Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

The defined terms and conditions under which suppliers will conduct business with Micro Systems, Inc. are stated in the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and the FAR Flowdown Provisions. Additionally, please review our AS9100D: 2016 and ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Codes, which are also provided below.

Kratos Terms & Conditions - Standard
Kratos Terms & Conditions for Fixed Price Under U.S. Government Contracts
Kratos Terms & Conditions for Cost Reimbursement Under U.S. Government Contracts
Kratos Terms & Conditions for Commercial Item Purchases Under U.S. Government Contracts
Quality Assurance Requirements For Suppliers (10/2024)
Kratos Supplier Code of Conduct

In The News

Air Force Materiel Command

The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory delivers Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, Tail #1 to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

XQ-58A Valkyrie Tail #1 Prepares for Transfer to Air Force Museum

Tail #1 was the first aircraft developed in partnership between the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Kratos to be a part of AFRL’s Low Cost Attritable Aircraft Technology portfolio. It will be transferred to the National Air Force Museum and displayed at a tentative future date.

Air Force Research Laboratory

AFRL successfully completes XQ-58A Valkyrie flight and payload release test

AFRL successfully completes XQ-58A Valkyrie flight and payload release test

The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrates the separation of the ALTIUS-600 small UAS in a test at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground test range, Arizona on March 26, 2021. This test was the first time the weapons bay doors have been opened in flight.

Air Force Research Laboratory

XQ-58 Valkyrie flying in formation with F-22 Raptor and F-35A Lightning II

Successful attritableONE (XQ-58 Valkyrie) Test Enables Formation Flight with Fifth-Generation Fighters

During the test event, an F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning, the Air Force’s two fifth-generation fighters formed up off the wings of the smaller Valkyrie as it continued to fly autonomously in formation. This is a major milestone in the service’s efforts to provide low cost force multipliers in relevant operational environments.

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