Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced a memorandum of understanding with Boeing for the supply of the TDI-J85 turbine for Boeing’s powered air-to-ground munition (JDAM).
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, today announced a memorandum of understanding with Boeing, to provide propulsion for the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) via the Kratos TDI-J85 turbine. The powered JDAM combines a 225kg warhead, the conventional JDAM guidance kit, with a wing kit and a Kratos TDI-J85 engine. It allows Boeing to offer long-range precision at a reasonable price.
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