Acquisition History / Kratos Defense & Security Solutions / Orbit Communication Systems
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Acquires Orbit Communication Systems
Announced November 5, 2025 — $356M
What happened
Orbit is an Israeli satellite communications company. US defence contractor Kratos agreed to acquire it in a US$356M deal, expanding its Israeli operations.
- Target
- Orbit Communication Systems
- Announced
- November 5, 2025
- Price
- $356M
- Industry
- Satellite communications
- Buyer type
- Strategic acquirer
- Status
- Announced, not yet closed
By the numbers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition
When did Kratos Defense & Security Solutions acquire Orbit Communication Systems?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions acquired Orbit Communication Systems on November 5, 2025. This was Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's 1st publicly tracked acquisition out of 1 we have on record.
How much did Kratos Defense & Security Solutions pay for Orbit Communication Systems?
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions paid $356M for Orbit Communication Systems.
What does Orbit Communication Systems do?
Orbit is an Israeli satellite communications company. US defence contractor Kratos agreed to acquire it in a US$356M deal, expanding its Israeli operations.
What other Satellite communications companies has Kratos Defense & Security Solutions acquired?
Orbit Communication Systems is Kratos Defense & Security Solutions's only publicly tracked acquisition in Satellite communications so far.