Kratos Expands Turbojet Engine Production with Facility in New Bristow, Oklahoma

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) is one of the best performing mid cap stocks so far in 2025. On June 16, Kratos announced that it is expanding its operations with a new advanced manufacturing facility in Bristow, Oklahoma. This is a 50,000-square-foot facility that is situated on 20 acres and is dedicated to producing Kratos’ GE Aerospace-Kratos/GEK family of turbojet engines, with a focus on the GEK800 model.

The company expects that the facility will eventually expand to 100,000 square feet and house up to 5 GEK engine production lines, with an initial annual output of 500 engines. Occupancy of the facility is expected in mid-2026, with full operations ramping up by Q4 2026.

The site will also include 3 small engine test cells, which are projected to be operational in 2027. The expansion is set to create new jobs, with the initial engine line creating 60 high-quality positions. Key recruitment for these roles will begin in late 2025, followed by general hiring in Q1 2026.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) is a technology company that provides technology, products, and systems & software for the defense, national security, and commercial markets.

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