Kratos to supply rocket motors and TVC kits for US Navy programs

27.03.2026 15:58

Navaltoday.com

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a $49 million contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) to produce and deliver Oriole solid rocket motors and thrust vector control (TVC) nozzle kits, supporting US Navy missile and test programs.

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The contract includes a funded base award of $39.1 million for the Oriole rocket motors, with an additional $10.1 million option for TVC kits, bringing the total potential value to $49.2 million.

The Oriole rocket system provides a mission-relevant flight test solution, supporting the US Navy’s suborbital target and experimental hypersonic testing requirements.

The system’s rapid delivery capabilities are designed to maintain robust test and evaluation schedules for emerging national security programs.

“Kratos continues to provide the Department of War with proven, affordable, and rapid turn-key launch vehicle solutions,” said Dave Carter, President of Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services.

“Our Oriole rocket motor and TVC kit systems deliver critical capability to our Navy and DoW customers, supporting operational needs and test objectives on accelerated timelines.”

The award strengthens Kratos’ long-standing collaboration with NSWC PHD, contributing to ballistic missile defense, hypersonic research, and other critical test programs. Eric DeMarco, President and CEO of Kratos, highlighted the company’s commitment to rapid fielding of existing, mission-relevant products.

“With repeated program successes and continuous technology refreshes, Kratos reinforces its leading position in delivering mission-critical solutions for national security,” DeMarco said.