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Will KTOS begin low-rate initial production (LRIP) of small jet engines by end of FY2026?

Resolves March 15, 2027(363d)

IG: 0.48

Current Prediction

68%

Likely Yes

Model Agreement87%

Predictions9 runs

Last UpdatedMarch 16, 2026

Prediction Distribution

0%25%50%75%100%

opus

sonnet

haiku

Range: 60% – 72%Aggregate: 68%

Individual Predictions(9 runs)

opusRun 1

72%

CEO stated 2 customers have informed Kratos they intend LRIP in H2 FY2026. Facility operational. GE partnership adds credibility.

2 customer notificationsFacility operationalGE partnership

opusRun 2

68%

Customer intent is not LRIP commencement. Missile programs have complex qualification requirements.

Intent vs. actual LRIPQualification complexity

opusRun 3

70%

Multiple programs designed around Spartan engines. PJDAM-XR received new designation. LRIP credible.

PJDAM-XR progressMultiple programs

sonnetRun 1

65%

Defense LRIP decisions often slip. But management has been specific.

Slip riskSpecific guidance

sonnetRun 2

60%

Appropriation dependency and milestones could delay.

Appropriation dependencyMilestone requirements

sonnetRun 3

65%

Multiple programs increase odds of at least one reaching LRIP.

Multiple programsTiming uncertainty

haikuRun 1

68%

Management guidance and customer confirmation favor YES.

Management guidanceCustomer confirmation

haikuRun 2

65%

Multiple customers and operational facility favor YES.

Multiple customersFacility ready

haikuRun 3

70%

Strong signals. Moderate YES confidence.

Strong signals

Resolution Criteria

Resolves YES if KTOS reports commencement of LRIP for any Spartan-family jet engine program during FY2026 via earnings calls, press releases, or SEC filings. Resolves NO if LRIP has not commenced by end of FY2026 reporting.

Resolution Source

KTOS earnings calls, press releases, or 10-K filing

Source Trigger

Engine LRIP commencement expected H2 FY2026

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