Kratos Defense & Security Solutions entered a long-term agreement with Seagate Space. Kratos will utilize Seagate's Gateway™ mobile offshore launch platform for national security missions. The partnership begins with a planned mission in 2027. Multiple launches will follow in subsequent years. This collaboration coincides with the start of construction for Seagate Space's first Gateway vessel.
The agreement provides Kratos with a flexible, sea-based platform. This platform supports various defense-related missions. These include hypersonic testing, ballistic-missile target launches, and other responsive national security launch operations. The Gateway platform's mobile nature offers greater flexibility in launch locations and scheduling compared to traditional land-based sites.