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Kratos Defense Security Solutions Inc. a leading National Security Solutions provider announced that its Mobile Laboratory Product developed in part by the Kratos Command Control Communications Computing Combat Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance C5ISR Division for the Department of Defenses Analytical Laboratory System Modified Work Order ALS MWO program has been deployed as part of the National Guards efforts to combat COVID-19.The ALS program run through the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense JPEO-CBRND provides a common mobile laboratory capability to DoD field analytic units across multiple domain spaces. The system provides on-site capability to detect andor identify a wide range of CBRNE materials in environmental samples. These mobile units have been adapted to conduct clinical specimen testing in support of COVID-19 response efforts and are being deployed to the epicenters of the pandemic within the United States to provide additional laboratory capacity and capabilities to support increased testing activities.Tom Mills President of Kratos C5ISR Division said Kratos C5ISR is a key collaborator on the team of suppliers that provides the ALS mobile laboratory system to the Warfighter. This critical platform was specifically designed and put in place to increase our nations readiness against a number of chemical and biological threats. We are proud to deliver a product in support of the fight against COVID-19. Eric DeMarco President CEO of Kratos said Kratos prides itself on our affordable leading-edge technologies that enhance the resiliency of our nations security. As America confronts this new type of enemy we are proud to have our product on the front lines of the pandemic to bolster essential testing capabilities and assist our health care heroes.In August 2015 Kratos was awarded an initial contract to design and manufacture four 4 prototype next generation ALS shelter systems. These units featured several design enhancements over existing systems addressed obsolescence issues and optimized the Warfighters ability to analyze data. Since initial prototype production Kratos C5ISR has been awarded three 3 additional orders for a total of 67 ALS units with production ongoing as of May 2020. Kratos C5ISR Division is a leading provider of products hardware systems and subsystems in support of unmanned aerial vehicle high powered directed energy missiles missile defense radar surface combatant and other combat and weapon systems and programs.
