Kratos completes J85 engine flight tests across three launch types

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Kratos Highlights Recent Successful Flight Tests of the J85 Engine Across Multiple Configurations, Including Lugged Launch, Palletized, and Surface-to-Surface Applications

October 12, 2026 9:20 AM EDT

The J85 is Production Ready, Including Kratos Recent 3,000-Engine Component Order for 2027 and a Path to 10,000+ Engines Annually by 2029

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, today announced major advancements in its turbojet technology. Highlighting these achievements are the recent successful flight tests of the TDI-J85 (J85) engine across multiple configurations, including Lugged Launch, Palletized, and Surface-to-Surface applications.

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