Acquisition Opportunity Sierra Technical Services was acquired by Kratos in October 2023, signaling potential alignment with Kratos’ broader defense and aerospace programs. This creates an opening to engage Kratos program managers or teams to discuss integration, shared supply chains, and expanded capabilities across autonomous platforms and aerial targets.

Aerospace Targeting STS has developed a 5th Generation Aerial Target concept (5GAT) and completed engine run testing, indicating expertise in high-performance unmanned platforms and threat-representative systems. This presents a sales path to defense contractors and agencies seeking advanced test assets, simulation partnerships, and related subsystems or manufacturing capacity.

Integrated Capabilities With capabilities spanning Concept Design, Digital Engineering, Manufacturing, and Test, STS offers a full lifecycle approach. There are cross-sell opportunities to customers requiring end-to-end development and verification for next-gen aerospace components, especially where digital engineering and rapid prototyping accelerate timelines.

Geographic Proximity Located at Tehachapi Municipal Airport in California, STS sits near defense and aerospace clusters on the West Coast. Proximity supports regional supply chain engagements, on-site collaboration, and quick onboarding for pilots, testers, and small- to mid-sized program teams.

Growth Readiness As a small to mid-sized firm within Kratos’ portfolio with revenue in the low to mid millions and a tight team, STS presents a scalable model for contract wins, subcontracting arrangements, and joint ventures with larger primes seeking agile, innovative partners for autonomous and fifth-generation platform initiatives.