Kratos Launches $50 Million Hypersonic Tech Facility, Promising 100+ High-Tech Jobs!

Groundbreaking Milestone for Kratos Defense

ODON – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. has officially broken ground on a new $50 million, 68,000-square-foot facility at the WestGate@Crane Technology Park, strategically located near the Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division in Odon.

The Indiana Payload Integration Facility (IPIF) aims to bolster the company's advancements in hypersonic technologies and is projected to generate over 100 high-tech jobs with an average annual salary exceeding $80,000.

Focus on Advanced Hypersonic Launch Programs

Set to be operational by late 2026, this facility will concentrate on critical hypersonic launch programs, such as the Multi-Service Advanced Capabilities Hypersonic Testbed (MACH-TB). It will incorporate advanced testing capabilities and enhance collaboration between military and industry partners.

Photos provided by Indiana Economic Development Corp.

Governor Mike Braun speaks at the groundbreaking for Kratos at WestGate Tech Park.

Economic Impact and Future Growth

This investment follows Kratos's recent announcement of a new energetics and solid rocket motor production facility in Bloomfield, also close to NSWC Crane. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has pledged up to $9 million in tax credits and additional incentives to foster Kratos’s growth in Indiana. The company plans to expand further, potentially creating up to 628 jobs by 2029.

As a leader in hypersonic technology, Kratos is the prime contractor for the MACH-TB 2.0 program. Governor Mike Braun highlighted the facility's significance in cementing Indiana’s status as a national leader in defense innovation and advanced manufacturing.