QinetiQ
North America, Wyle and Kratos Form QWK Integrated Solutions
Huntsville, Ala. – Officials with
QinetiQ North America, Wyle, and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
through its wholly owned subsidiary of Digital Fusion Solutions, Inc. recently
announced forming QWK Integrated Solutions, LLC (QWK) -- a joint venture that
combines the legacy of enduring local affiliations strengthened by the
influence of extended corporate resources.
The initial pursuit of QWK will be the D3I contract in support of
SMDC/ARSTRAT.
The D3I program will provide the Army
with rapid design, development, demonstration, and integration of technology to
support the mission of SMDC/ARTSTRAT and the Warfighter. QWK addresses these needs uniquely by
leveraging corporate depth, experience with joint ventures, and comprehensive
technological capabilities of both the partner companies and the teaming
partners.
QinetiQ North America's Executive Vice
President and General Manager of Lifecycle Solutions Dave Shrum said, “QinetiQ
North America is dedicated to making tomorrow's technology work today. QWK
Integrated Solutions is just one more way we can best support our customers and
the ultimate needs of the Warfighter. QinetiQ is honored to join with Wyle and
Kratos to make that happen.”
Wyle President and General Manager of
the Wyle CAS Group Dr. George C. Prueitt explained, “The QWK Joint Venture is
focused on Warfighter solutions and technology developments for
SMDC/ARSTRAT. Our goal is to foster
long-term teaming relationships to provide government customers with best value
capabilities and optimal solutions.”
Kratos President of the Weapon Systems
Solutions Segment Richard Selvaggio added, "Kratos is excited to be a part
of this exceptional team. D3I is a
strategic opportunity for our company, and QWK provides a vehicle to apply our
full corporate capabilities as well as those of our joint venture partners. QWK
provides the agility and depth to support current customers and accommodate
future growth of the Command."
Each of the three joint venture partners
will bring the best of technology design, development, demonstration, and
integration capabilities, facilities, and experience to the QWK partnership in
order to provide the highest-quality solutions for the D3I program.
www.qwkintegratedsolutions.com.
About
QinetiQ North America
An independent, innovative defense and
security technology solutions provider, QinetiQ North America’s 50-year legacy
of customer intimacy and proven performance continues in globally honored
technological capabilities and solutions. With over a billion dollars a year in
revenue, QNA operates with small company speed and agility while leveraging
significant global resources. More than 5,300 QNA engineers, scientists and
other professionals deliver high-quality products and services to agencies and
customers worldwide. They combine
detailed mission knowledge with proven, reliable tools and methodologies to
meet the rapidly changing demands of national defense, homeland security, and
information assurance customers.
www.qinetiq-na.com
About
Wyle
As one of the nation’s leading providers
of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services, Wyle serves its
customers with superior knowledge and service.
Areas of expertise include test and evaluation, systems engineering and
information technology, life cycle and acquisition program management, life
sciences research, space medical operations and engineering, and qualification
testing for natural and induced environments.
Wyle is recognized as a leading provider of specialized engineering,
scientific, and technical services to the Department of Defense, NASA, and a
variety of commercial customers. With 4,800 highly specialized and dedicated
employees at 50+ primary facilities nationwide, the company generates annual
revenues of approximately $1.1 billion from its core customers, the Department
of Defense, NASA, and the nation’s leading aerospace contractors.
www.wyle.com
About
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions,
Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS) is a specialized National Security technology business
providing mission critical products, services and solutions for United States
National Security priorities. Kratos’
core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system
integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos’
areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat
Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), satellite
communication systems, unmanned systems, cyber warfare, cyber security,
information assurance, critical infrastructure security and weapons systems
sustainment. Kratos has primarily an engineering
and technical oriented work force of approximately 4,000, the majority of whom
hold an active National Security clearance, including Secret, Top Secret and
higher. The vast majority of Kratos’
work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical
infrastructure location. Kratos’ primary
end customers are United States Federal Government agencies, including the
Department of Defense, classified agencies, intelligence agencies and Homeland
Security related agencies.
www.kratosdefense.com
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