Kratos Secures $49 Million NSWC PHD Contract for Oriole Rocket Motors and Control Systems

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a contract by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division, worth $49 million for the production of up to 36 Oriole™ solid rocket motors and three Thrust Vector Control nozzle kits. The contract includes a base award of $39,077,237 for the rockets and an option for $10,136,009 for the TVC kits, aimed at supporting the Navy's hypersonic test requirements.

Published Mar 27, 2026

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been selected by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division for a $49 million contract. This includes production of up to 36 Oriole™ solid rocket motors and three Thrust Vector Control nozzle kits.

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The base award for Oriole is valued at $39,077,237, with an option for TVC kits worth $10,136,009. The Oriole system is designed to meet the Navy's suborbital target and hypersonic test requirements. This contract continues Kratos' partnership with NSWC PHD in missile defense and hypersonic research, reinforcing its position in national security solutions.