Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a $447 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop ground systems for missile tracking capabilities. The contract represents a follow-on award to an earlier Space Force contract with Parsons for the Resilient Missile Warning Tracking in Medium Earth Orbit satellite program's ground operations center.
The award strengthens Space Force's missile defense architecture by establishing dedicated ground infrastructure to support space-based tracking systems. The Resilient Missile Warning program aims to enhance America's ability to detect and track incoming threats through a constellation of satellites positioned in medium Earth orbit, providing more persistent coverage than traditional geostationary platforms.
The contract award comes as the Pentagon prioritizes space-based missile defense capabilities amid growing threats from China and Russia. Both adversaries have developed hypersonic weapons and anti-satellite capabilities that challenge existing early warning systems, making resilient tracking infrastructure a national security priority.
The $447 million contract value reflects the Space Force's significant investment in next-generation missile warning systems. This funding supports the broader effort to modernize America's missile defense posture, transitioning from legacy ground-based radars to distributed space-based sensors with corresponding ground control infrastructure.
The award positions Kratos as a key player in the Space Force's evolving missile tracking ecosystem, building on the company's established presence in defense electronics and satellite communications systems.