Kratos Selects Oklahoma For New Turbofan Production Site

Kratos X-58 Valkyrie

Engines produced at the Oklahoma site could power the Kratos X-58 Valkyrie.

Credit: Kratos
PARIS—Kratos will assemble a new family of low-cost turbofan engines for uncrewed aircraft systems and cruise missiles in Bristow, Oklahoma, a company executive announced June 15 on the eve of the Paris Air Show. The 50,000-ft. 2 facility will open in 2026 with two assembly lines for the GEK800 and...
Steve Trimble

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