Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has won a $32 million task contract to assist US Army in developing high-energy laser systems.
The company’s subsidiary, Digital Fusion Solutions will provide systems engineering, software support, and training and new development enhancements to the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command.
It will also perform operations and maintenance services during the demonstration and testing of high-energy laser systems, UPI reported Wednesday.
"We are very excited with this win because it enables us to expand our technical expertise in high-energy lasers while continuing to work closely with our long-time valued customer, U.S. Army SMDC," said Dave Carter, president of Kratos' DRSS Division.