Kratos
Defense technology company using additive manufacturing for aerospace and defense applications, including hypersonic systems and unmanned systems.
- CEO / Founder
- Eric DeMarco
- Team Size
- 1001-5000
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- $575.0M
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- ARS Investment Partners LLC
Technology & Products
Key Products
Unmanned aerial target drones; Hypersonic systems; Propulsion systems; Spacecraft and launch systems; Microwave electronic products
Technological Advantage
Kratos's AM capability is part of its broader defense manufacturing, enabling rapid prototyping and production of complex metal parts for hypersonic and space applications. The advantage is not a proprietary AM process but the integration of AM into defense programs, which is replicable by other defense primes.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Leverages AM to rapidly produce complex metal components for defense systems, reducing lead times and enabling cost-effective production of hypersonic and space systems.
How They Differentiate
Kratos focuses on affordable, disruptive defense systems (e.g., low-cost drones, hypersonics) and uses AM to reduce cost and lead time, differentiating from larger primes that rely on traditional manufacturing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
U.S. and allied defense, intelligence, and national security customers
Industry Verticals
Aerospace/Defense; Space; National Security
Competitors
Lockheed Martin; Northrop Grumman; RTX
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Q2 2026 revenue rose to $458.8M; overall revenue growth of 18.52% in a recent period.
Major Milestones
Acquired Velo3D Sapphire printer for AM; Received $400M in funding for hypersonic programs; Expanded jet engine production facility in Oklahoma
Notable Customers
U.S. Department of Defense; U.S. Air Force; U.S. Navy