Aviation Week reported on October 21, 2026, that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ long-term investments in hypersonic technology may be nearing a significant payoff. The company is reportedly preparing a major announcement about its air-breathing hypersonic business, which it began investing in more than a decade ago.
Other key Kratos programs, including the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone, are also reportedly close to securing long-term deals with the U.S. Marine Corps and international partners. These developments highlight Kratos’ strategic shift toward hardware and advanced defense systems as the Pentagon’s demand for uncrewed and high-speed military capabilities grows.