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Kratos Supports MDA-Japan Flight Test Mission

August 10, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Kratos supported the MDA-Japan Flight Test Experiment-01 mission.
The mission tested Japan's Aegis System Equipped Vessel Shipset 1.
Kratos provided target vehicles for two live tracking events.
The exercise validated next-generation radar and missile defense capabilities.

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Strategic Implications

Kratos' involvement in the JFTX-01 mission may indicate its growing role in supporting international missile defense cooperation. The successful test suggests that Kratos' target systems could play a critical part in advancing allied naval capabilities, which could lead to increased demand for its products and services.

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What Happened

Kratos Target Systems Enable Successful Aegis System Test

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced its participation in the Japan Flight Test Experiment-01 (JFTX-01) mission, conducted by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Kratos provided target vehicles for two live tracking events, enabling the SPY-7 radar to detect, track, and generate simulated engagement solutions. The mission marks a key step in testing Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel Shipset 1 and validating next-generation radar and missile defense capabilities. The exercise was reported by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions.

Source | Originally Published: August 10, 2026

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