Jodesz Gavilan

The US Department of Defense has awarded approximately $400 million to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to support hypersonic and other national security programs. The company said the recent funding reflects growing demand for its portfolio of high-speed technologies, which includes hypersonic flight vehicles, solid rocket motors, ballistic missile targets, and tactical systems. Work will be carried out at secure Kratos facilities and government locations.

Sigma Advanced Systems has acquired UK-based Bromford Precision Solutions in a move to expand its subsidiary Nasmyth’s manufacturing capabilities. The deal is valued at approximately 11.89 million pounds ($16 million) and is expected to close by the end of July. Through the acquisition, Bromford will operate alongside Nasmyth within Sigma Advanced Systems’ UK manufacturing network.

Senra Systems has secured $65 million in new funding to expand production of wire harnesses used in US aerospace and defense programs. The Series B funding round brings the California-based company’s total capital raised to more than $112 million. According to Senra, the new funding will help expand production capacity and support construction of a third factory as demand continues to grow. The company opened its second factory in Cypress, California in January.