Kratos Defense is trading 4.3% up today at $47.92 after securing a $156 million sole-source contract from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).

  • The contract supports Project Solar Shield, providing mobile Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) platforms designed to protect nuclear shipments.
  • This high-profile award reinforces the company's leadership in advanced air and drone defense technology.
  • Investor interest is further supported by a broadly positive equity market backdrop.