We’re thrilled to be part of the Kratos Defense and Security Solutions team for the MACH-TB program and ready to serve the U.S. Department of Defense with even more hypersonic technology tests on our HASTE launch vehicle. Rocket Lab has already served the MACH-TB program, delivering multiple successful hypersonic test launches with our HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) rocket from Rocket Lab’s Launch Complex 2 in Wallops, Virginia. HASTE is a suborbital variant of Rocket Lab’s Electron launch vehicle, which is the United States’ second most frequently launched orbital rocket annually. We’re excited to continue this success in 2025 and beyond to accelerate science and technology experiments and build upon the nation’s hypersonic capabilities.
Breaking News: Kratos is proud to announce we’ve been awarded the contract for MACH-TB 2.0 Task Area 1 Systems Engineering, Integration, and Testing (SEIT) with a total potential value of $1.45 billion. As the prime, Kratos will lead a team of industry-leading subcontractors to provide integrated subscale, full-scale, and air launch services designed to affordably increase the cadence of hypersonic flight testing—a critical capability for U.S. national security. This contract underscores Kratos’ position as a leader in hypersonics and low-cost solutions, reinforcing our commitment to developing transformative technology for the warfighter. Together, we are advancing innovation and enhancing our nation’s readiness. Stay tuned for more updates on this groundbreaking effort and learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dMUWehiB #KratosDefense #Hypersonics #NationalSecurity #Innovation