Kratos Defense
[PRIVATE]Drones · HQ: San Diego, California · Est. 1994 · 2 models registered · 3 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Kratos Defense: 2 models, 3 deployments across 2 regions. 1 source back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
Undisclosed
Headquarters
San Diego, California
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
2
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Public defense company (NASDAQ: KTOS) building unmanned combat aerial vehicles, aerial targets, and hypersonic systems. Key products include the XQ-58 Valkyrie loyal wingman UCAV selected by the US Marine Corps as its first operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft, and the Mako UTAP-22 tactical unmanned aircraft. Revenue of USD 1.35B in FY2025 with USD 560.6M cash on hand.
Clean safety record across 3 verified deployments. Meaningful press and media coverage across the period. Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.
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Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Kratos Defense.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
President & CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Key Recurring Partners
Recent Verified Partnerships
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FAQ
What is Kratos Defense?
Public defense company (NASDAQ: KTOS) building unmanned combat aerial vehicles, aerial targets, and hypersonic systems. Key products include the XQ-58 Valkyrie loyal wingman UCAV selected by the US Marine Corps as its first operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft, and the Mako UTAP-22 tactical unmanned aircraft. Revenue of USD 1.35B in FY2025 with USD 560.6M cash on hand.
What does Kratos Defense make?
Kratos Defense has 2 robot models on the DEPLOY registry: XQ-58 Valkyrie, Mako UTAP-22 Unmanned Tactical Aircraft (Kratos Defense builds physical robots).
Is Kratos Defense publicly traded?
No. Kratos Defense is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Kratos Defense?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Kratos Defense building in the same form factors include Amazon, Anduril Industries, DJI, Autel Robotics.
Who is the CEO of Kratos Defense?
Eric DeMarco is the ceo of Kratos Defense, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Kratos Defense?
Kratos Defense is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today.
Where is Kratos Defense headquartered?
Kratos Defense is headquartered in San Diego, California, USA.
Who owns Kratos Defense?
Kratos Defense is privately held; ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Kratos Defense operate robots?
Kratos Defense operates 3 verified deployments, including at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, USA, United States, Eglin AFB, Florida.
How many robots has Kratos Defense deployed?
DEPLOY has 3 verified Kratos Defense deployments on record at sites including Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, USA, United States, Eglin AFB, Florida. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Kratos Defense a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Kratos Defense ranks in roughly the top 44% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Kratos Defense founded?
Kratos Defense was founded in 1994.
Is Kratos Defense safe?
Kratos Defense has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.