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    Does Kratos (KTOS) Redirecting Spartan Capacity to Boeing Quietly Redefine Its Long‑Range Munitions Role?

    Simply Wall St·08/27/2026 08:23:04
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    • In August 2026, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions allocated its expanded Spartan engine production capacity to supply Boeing’s Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range program, after the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a US$75 million Undefinitized Contract Action for the BSU-111/B precision-guided munition powered by Kratos’s J85 engines.
    • This move underscores how Kratos’s fully operational Auburn Hills propulsion facility and planned capacity expansion could underpin its role in high-volume, low-cost propulsion for next-generation munitions.
    • We’ll now examine how this allocation of Spartan engine capacity to Boeing’s long-range JDAM program may influence Kratos’s investment narrative.

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    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Kratos, you need to believe in its ability to turn heavy investment in unmanned systems, hypersonics and propulsion into durable defense programs while managing cash flow pressure and dependence on government budgets. The JDAM Long Range allocation reinforces propulsion as a key short term catalyst, but it also sharpens execution risk if large production runs or follow on orders do not come through on the expected timeline.

    Among recent announcements, the August 17 contract with GE Aerospace for the F143 turbofan stands out alongside the Spartan and J85 news. Both underline Kratos’ push to be a core propulsion supplier across cruise missiles and long range munitions, which could be important for justifying its elevated spending and facility expansion if these programs progress as planned.

    Yet even as Kratos ramps engine capacity, investors should be aware of the risk that fixed price or delayed contracts could still...

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    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' narrative projects $3.0 billion revenue and $189.5 million earnings by 2029.

    Uncover how Kratos Defense & Security Solutions' forecasts yield a $105.62 fair value, a 100% upside to its current price.

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    The most bullish analysts were already assuming Kratos could reach about US$3.2 billion in revenue and roughly US$224 million in earnings, so this JDAM Long Range win might either support that optimistic demand story or highlight how sensitive those expectations are to program timing and margin risks.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.