Kratos Defense & Security Solutions recently received a $61.1 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to advance the full-rate production phase of 70 BQM-177A subsonic aerial targets and related equipment.

The contract not only covers the manufacturing of the target system but also includes supporting equipment and technical support services, marking the official entry of the project into a large-scale delivery cycle. The BQM-177A target system is mainly used to simulate modern threat environments, providing naval forces with high-fidelity training and weapon system testing capabilities. This mass production will significantly enhance the U.S. military's realistic training level.