Kratos Awarded $6.6M in Security System Contract Work - 9th October, 2009

Awards Include Security Systems for Military, Petroleum, Critical Infrastructure and Transportation Industry Customers

SAN DIEGO, - Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOSD), a leading national security, information technology and public safety solutions provider, today announced that its Public Safety and Security segment has secured new security system integration work valued at $6.6M. The security work includes video surveillance including analytics, access control, biometrics and other security related elements as specified by Kratos customers. Kratos Public Safety and Security segment specializes in designing, deploying, integrating, operating and maintaining security systems for strategically important assets and infrastructure for its customers.

Included in these new business awards is security system work for the United States Department of Defense, an International Petroleum and Petrochemical provider, and large multi national security related organizations. Additionally, Kratos received a contract to provide access control and security systems to a large industrial manufacturing organization involved in the transportation industry.

"We continue to be pleased with the trust and confidence our customers have shown through the award of these important security integration projects," said Ben Goodwin, President of Kratos' Public Safety and Security segment. "These awards are affirmation that our customers recognize our expertise and reputation and they are a compliment to our employees whose industry knowledge has established our reputation as a leader in this market."

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOSD) provides mission critical engineering, IT services and war fighter solutions for the U.S. federal government and for state and local agencies. Principal services include C4ISR, weapon systems sustainment, military weapon range operations and technical services, network engineering services, information assurance and cybersecurity solutions, security and surveillance systems, and critical infrastructure design and integration. The Company is headquartered in San Diego, California, with resources located throughout the U.S. and at key strategic military locations. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com.

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