SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that its Public Safety & Security Division (PSS) has recently received a $3.5 million critical infrastructure security contract award.  Under the new contract award, Kratos will design, engineer and deploy an integrated security system for a large mass transit authority in the United States.  Kratos is an industry leader in the design, engineering, deployment, integration and operation of security systems for public safety and critical infrastructure in the United States.

Ben Goodwin, President of Kratos’ Public Safety & Security Division, said, “PSS is an industry leader in sophisticated security system applications for some of the largest mass transit authorities in the country, and we are proud to have been selected by this extremely important customer.”

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops transformative, affordable technology for the Department of Defense and commercial customers. Kratos is changing the way breakthrough technology for these industries is brought to market through proactive research and a streamlined development process. Kratos specializes in unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training and combat systems. For more information go to www.kratosdefense.com.

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