{"id":26703,"date":"2012-05-09T12:10:00","date_gmt":"2012-05-09T12:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/kratos-defense-security-solutions-ktos-to-acquire-100-percent-of-the-stock-of-composite-engineering\/26703\/"},"modified":"2012-05-09T12:10:00","modified_gmt":"2012-05-09T12:10:00","slug":"kratos-defense-security-solutions-ktos-to-acquire-100-percent-of-the-stock-of-composite-engineering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/kratos-defense-security-solutions-ktos-to-acquire-100-percent-of-the-stock-of-composite-engineering\/26703\/","title":{"rendered":"Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions &#8211; KTOS &#8211; To acquire 100 percent of the stock of Composite Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-1408583772585547\";\n\/* SMW - News Links *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"3490797620\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 468;\ngoogle_ad_height = 15;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><!--Ad Injection mfunc mode ad include code--><!--mfunc include_once('\/mnt\/Target01\/327806\/www.thestockmarketwatch.com\/web\/content\/stock-market-news\/wp-content\/plugins\/ad-injection\/adshow.php') --><!--\/mfunc--><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/KTOS.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-26712\" title=\"KTOS\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/smw-news-wp\/2012\/05\/KTOS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"65\"><\/a>Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc. (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock.aspx?stock=KTOS\">Nasdaq:KTOS<\/a>)<\/strong>, a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Composite Engineering, Inc. (CEI or the Company), a vertically integrated manufacturer and developer of unmanned aerial target systems and composite structures used for National Security programs.<\/p>\n<p>KTOS currently provides electronics and avionics that are on board CEI aircraft and KTOS also provides ground flight control stations and electronics for the command and control of CEI aerial systems. CEI aircraft are made from composite materials in a secure, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and as a result have industry leading flight and representation characteristics. CEI&#8217;s market leading drones are designed to replicate some of the most lethal aerial threats facing this nation&#8217;s Warfighters and strategic assets. CEI domestic programs as a prime contractor include the U.S. Air Force AFSAT, U.S. Navy SSAT and as a Major sub-contractor include the U.S. Air Force Miniature Air Launched Decoy (MALD) and the U.S. Navy Multi-Stage Supersonic Target (MSST). The CEI suite of unmanned drones includes the BQM-167A\/I, the BQM-177A\/I and the Firejet. They are all jet engine powered, have advanced threat representative flight performance characteristics, including subsonic and sustained supersonic airspeed capability for the BQM-177A\/i, external and internal payload capability and demonstrated altitudes from sea skimming to 50,000 ft.<\/p>\n<p>Eric DeMarco, Kratos&#8217; President and CEO, said, &#8220;CEI is clearly a world leader in the design, engineering, development, manufacturing and production of leading edge unmanned aerial targets and airframe structures.\u00a0Similar to the Kratos Aegis Readiness Assessment Vehicles, or ARAVs, certain of CEI&#8217;s products are also designed to replicate some of the most advanced aerial threats and potential adversary fighter aircraft in the world today, including next generation threats.\u00a0\u00a0 Additionally, certain CEI products and aerial systems support leading edge electronic warfare programs, another area where Kratos is particularly well positioned.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!--Ad Injection mfunc mode ad code--><!--mfunc adshow_display_ad_file_v2(array('ad_random_1.txt'), array(100), array('align' => 'float right', 'clear' => '', 'margin_top' => '', 'margin_bottom' => '', 'padding_top' => '', 'padding_bottom' => ''), array(), array()) --><\/p>\n<div style=\"float:right;margin-left:5px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ngoogle_ad_client = \"ca-pub-1408583772585547\";\n\/* SMW - in News 300 *\/\ngoogle_ad_slot = \"5684630733\";\ngoogle_ad_width = 300;\ngoogle_ad_height = 250;\n\/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/div>\n<p><!--\/mfunc--><\/p>\n<p>Amy Fournier, President of CEI, said, &#8220;Today is a defining step in CEI&#8217;s journey to build the premier aerial targets and aerial drone company in the world.\u00a0CEI has experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years and the future is bright, which is one of the reasons we elected to take a meaningful portion of the transaction proceeds in Kratos common stock. We are committed to the success of the combined business and look forward to being a part of its future growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About\u00a0Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions &#8211; KTOS<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kratos Defense &amp; Security Solutions, Inc.\u00a0(KTOS) is a specialized National Security technology business providing mission critical products, services and solutions for United States National Security priorities.<\/p>\n<p>More Posts by this author<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-updates\/stocks-headed-for-a-mixed-finish-13\/26914\"><br \/>\nStocks Headed for a Mixed Finish<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/gold-prices-hit-four-month-low-silver-prices-down-more-than-1\/26891\"><br \/>\nGold Prices Hit Four Month Low; Silver Prices Down More than 1%<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/polycom-plcm-to-divest-its-enterprise-wireless-voice-solutions-business\/26872\"><br \/>\nPolycom &#8211; PLCM &#8211; To Divest Its Enterprise Wireless Voice Solutions Business<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/market-updates\/u-s-stocks-edge-higher-after-strong-economic-data\/26889\"><br \/>\nU.S. Stocks Edge Higher After Strong Economic Data<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/cigna-corporation-ci-to-acquire-great-american-supplemental-benefits-group\/26873\"><br \/>\nCigna Corporation &#8211; CI &#8211;  To acquire Great American\u00ae Supplemental Benefits Group<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/breitburn-energy-partners-bbep-pleased-to-announce-two-attractive-acquisitions\/26874\"><br \/>\nBreitBurn Energy Partners &#8211; BBEP &#8211; Pleased to announce two attractive acquisitions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/recent-events\/business-news\/gilead-sciences-gild-fda-advisory-committee-supports-approval-of-gileads-truvada\/26875\"><br \/>\nGilead Sciences &#8211; GILD &#8211; FDA Advisory Committee Supports Approval of Gilead\u2019s Truvada\u00ae<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<table style=\"border:none;margin:0;\">\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:5px;vertical-align:top;\" valign=\"top\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www2.thestockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/5.jpg\" alt=\"edliston\" width=\"125\" height=\"125\" class=\"photo\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:5px;vertical-align:top;\" valign=\"top\">\n<div style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><b>Post Written By: Ed Liston <\/b><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10pt;\">\n<p>Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. 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