Kratos receives DIUx award

By Marjorie Censer / October 17, 2016 at 3:28 PM
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions said Monday it has received a $12.6 million contract from the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental to explore using high-speed drones in fully or semi-autonomous roles supporting fourth- and fifth- generation fighter aircraft. The DIUx contract was coordinated with U.S. Strategic Command and the Strategic Capabilities Office, according to Kratos. "Under this effort, the DIUx has contracted with Kratos for the integration of certain sensors into the UTAP-22, flight services, and for Kratos UTAP-22 to demonstrate...

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