[SatNews] Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) has recently received several new modifications and an option exercise under an existing contract from the U.S. Air Force, totaling approximately $41.5 million in value—work under these new awards will be performed over the next 36 months.

Kratos is a leading provider of products and solutions across the satellite ground segment, ranging from command & control (C2) to signal processing, RF interference mitigation, network operations, and cybersecurity. Kratos satellite products include EPOCH® IPS,  Monics®, Compass®) for managing satellite networks; and NeuralStar®. Additionally, through its RT Logic subsidiary, Kratos delivers advanced products and equipment for space-to-ground communications, assured data transport, applied test & training and cyber/mission assurance. Kratos products and services have supported more than 85 percent of U.S. space missions and are used by more than 75 percent of the world's commercial operators.

"Kratos has been a long-standing partner with the U.S. Air Force for more than two decades, supporting programs large and small," said Robert Wright, Senior Vice President for Kratos' Federal Solutions. "These awards reinforce that relationship and we are proud to play a continuing role in assisting the Air Force to achieve its space and communications mission goals."

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