Kratos Secures a Contract for BQM-167A Target Aircraft Systems

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (KTOS) recently secured a $79.8 million contract for the procurement of 60 aircraft, mission kits, certain flight consumables and other technical data for BQM-167A Air Force subscale aerial target systems. The latest contract incorporates the most significant enhancements to the BQM-167A to date, including gas, aero, payload and power upgrades. These upgrades are designed to replicate more advanced threats, thereby allowing the U.S. Air Force to enhance its weapons ...