Kratos to Build Hypersonic Test Facility in Indiana

Kratos to build hypersonic test facility in Indiana

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has selected Odon, Indiana, as the site for a new mid-tier coupled arc jet and laser facility, the company announced, marking a concrete step forward for Project Helios. The site selection followed what Kratos described as an extensive, multi-state competitive review. Michael Johns, Senior Vice President at Kratos, confirmed the […]

Kratos selects Indiana site for new hypersonic aerothermal testing facility under Project Helios

Kratos said the facility will include a mid-tier coupled arc jet and laser testing capability intended to address gaps in the United States’ hypersonic test infrastructure. The company selected Odon after what it described as an extensive multi-state review process focused on technical and operational requirements. “This was a highly competitive process with several strong candidate locations,” said Michael Johns, senior vice president at Kratos…

Kratos Stock Gets a Fresh Hypersonic Catalyst After Q1 Beat and Raised Outlook

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions selected Odon, Indiana, for a new hypersonic materials test facility, two days after raising its 2026 revenue outlook. The company reported Q1 revenue of $371 million, up 22.6% year-over-year, and bookings of $605.2 million. Kratos shares closed Friday at $57.89. The new site will support Project Helios, focused on testing materials for hypersonic systems. The post Kratos Stock Gets a Fresh Hypersonic Catalyst…