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Kratos Defense Jumps to Record High on Reports of Eased U.S. Drone Export Rules

Investor optimism reflects reports of a U.S. export-control readjustment that could broaden overseas drone sales.

Overview

  • KTOS closed Tuesday up 7.93% at $76.35 after notching a new intraday high of $76.62.
  • After-hours trading ticked shares to $76.61, extending a multi-day rally on strong momentum.
  • Trading volume climbed to about 5.3 million shares versus a 3.39 million average, according to Benzinga.
  • Market coverage links the surge to reported U.S. policy easing that would reclassify some drones and enable foreign military sales to countries such as the UAE and in Europe, though official confirmation was not included in those reports.
  • SEC filings show division president David M. Carter sold 4,000 shares on Sept. 12 for roughly $275,000 under a plan set on June 13; KTOS has risen more than 200% from 2025 lows, with a market cap near $12.9 billion and a reported P/E around 827.