Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. - Common Stock (KTOS)

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Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 2.4% in the afternoon session after the company announced the launch of its new "Ragnarök" Low-Cost Cruise Missile (LCCM) system. 

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Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 2.3% in the morning session after an analyst at Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed a "Buy" rating on the stock and significantly raised the price target, which was coupled with news of a new contract from the U.S. Navy. The analyst, Austin Moeller, increased the price target to $120 from $74, a substantial 62.16% jump. Adding to the positive sentiment, Kratos was awarded a Phase 1 contract by the U.S. Navy to help establish a program for sustaining the AN/SPY-1 radar systems, which are key sensors on Aegis-equipped ships. The move highlighted the Navy's focus on maintaining the operational readiness of its fleet.

Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 2.2% in the morning session after the stock's positive momentum continued as the company announced it had been awarded a contract by the U.S. Navy to develop a sustainment capability for its AN/SPY-1 radar systems. 

Shares of aerospace and defense company Kratos (NASDAQ:KTOS) jumped 2.8% in the morning session after the company announced it had been awarded Phase 1 of a contract by the U.S. Navy to develop a sustainment capability for its AN/SPY-1 radar systems. 

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc (NASDAQ:KTOS) shares are moving higher Monday after the company announced it was awarded a contract with the U.S. Navy.

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