Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems announced the groundbreaking of a 600‑acre solid‑rocket‑motor manufacturing campus in Bloomfield, Indiana. The joint venture, named Prometheus Energetics, will house four production lines capable of producing up to 800 tons of domestically produced energetics each year.
The venture has committed up to $175 million in capital, covering property, plant, equipment, workforce development and technology transfer. The campus will serve as the anchor tenant for the American Center for Manufacturing and Innovation’s National Security Industrial Hub, and production is slated to begin in 2027.
The facility is a strategic response to a recognized vulnerability in the U.S. solid‑rocket‑motor supply chain. By creating a domestic, high‑volume production base, Prometheus Energetics positions Kratos as a merchant supplier capable of supporting multiple defense programs, while RAFAEL brings proven energetics technology to the partnership. The joint venture is described by Kratos CEO Eric DeMarco as a “step‑function catalyst in value creation for Kratos’ stakeholders,” echoing the impact of the company’s recent MACH‑TB contract award.
Bloomfield’s proximity to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division and the Crane Army Ammunition Activity provides a logistical advantage, and the campus aligns with Indiana’s broader defense‑manufacturing strategy, complementing Kratos’ other Indiana investments such as the Hypersonic System Indiana Payload Integration Facility.
Management comments underscore the significance of the project: DeMarco said, “We believe Prometheus, once up and running at full rate production, will be a step‑function catalyst in value creation for Kratos’ stakeholders and the U.S. defense industrial base, similar to Kratos’ recent MACH‑TB contract award—the largest single‑award contract in Kratos history.” Chief Operating Officer Dan Merenda added, “Today’s groundbreaking represents far more than the start of construction. It marks the moment when a known vulnerability in America’s solid rocket motor supply chain begins to be closed.” RAFAEL President and CEO Yoav Tourgeman noted, “The establishment of Prometheus Energetics is a strategic leap forward, reinforcing Rafael’s commitment to strengthening the U.S. defence‑industrial base while ensuring our allies and partners have access to the most advanced, combat‑proven energetics solutions.”
The campus’s launch signals a long‑term shift in Kratos’ growth trajectory. By securing a domestic production capability, the company can reduce dependence on foreign suppliers, mitigate supply‑chain risk, and position itself to win future missile, space‑launch and other defense contracts. The partnership also enhances the U.S. defense industrial base’s resilience, potentially influencing future procurement decisions and strengthening national security capabilities.
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