Tech Company Touted for Expanison by State Lawmakers

Tech company touted for expanison by state lawmakers

House and Senate leaders are touting the announcement of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions expanding with plans to open a new advanced manufacturing facility in Bristow, Oklahoma to produce its GEK (GE Aerospace-Kratos) turbofan engines.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to Open New Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Bristow, Oklahoma for GEK Turbojet Engine Production

Kratos boosts U.S. jet engine production with new Oklahoma facility

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to bring new jobs to Bristow

The aerospace company will open a new advanced manufacturing facility, doubling its geographic footprint in the Creek County community.

Kratos to open advanced propulsion manufacturing facility in Bristow, Oklahoma

The new site will begin as a 50,000-square-foot facility on 20 acres and is expected to expand to 100,000 square feet, housing up to five GEK production lines with an initial annual output of 500 engines across various thrust classes from 600 to 6000 pounds. Kratos anticipates taking occupancy by mid-2026, with full operations commencing in the final quarter of the same year. The facility will also include three engine test cells for small engin…

Oklahoma Enhances Defense and Job Prospects with New Kratos Facility