Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced the opening of a 10,000‑square‑foot engine overhaul plant in Vancouver, British Columbia, that will focus on Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A and PT6T turboprop engines. The new facility is part of the company’s Consolidated Turbines division and is designed to increase operational efficiency, support a growing demand for PT6 maintenance, repair and overhaul, and strengthen relationships with Canadian operators.
The Vancouver plant marks the third expansion of Consolidated Turbines Canada in less than a decade, underscoring Kratos’ commitment to the PT6 market. The PT6 family powers a wide range of helicopters and fixed‑wing aircraft, and the new facility will enable the company to add PT6A fixed‑wing support in the near future, broadening its service portfolio and positioning Kratos to capture a larger share of North American demand.
Kratos’ decision to build the plant was driven by a sustained rise in PT6 service requests and the need for greater in‑house capacity. By consolidating overhaul work in a single, purpose‑built location, the company can reduce lead times, lower logistics costs, and achieve higher utilization of skilled technicians—factors that translate into improved margins and customer satisfaction.
The facility opening comes on the heels of Kratos’ Q3 2025 earnings, in which the company reported revenue of $347.6 million—up 23.7% from Q3 2024—and an adjusted EPS of $0.14, beating consensus estimates of $0.13. Management raised full‑year 2025 revenue guidance to $1.310‑$1.330 billion, reflecting confidence in continued demand and the impact of new capacity such as the Vancouver plant. Kratos also reported a healthy cash position and a current ratio of 4.3, giving it flexibility to invest in further expansion.
Dave Wark, Director of Kratos MRO Canada, said the new plant “creates seemingly endless possibilities with regards to expansion, employment and in‑house capabilities.” He added that the company is preparing to add PT6A fixed‑wing support soon, highlighting the strategic importance of the Vancouver facility to the broader Consolidated Turbines strategy.
Kratos’ Vancouver expansion is part of a broader trend of growth that includes a 60,000‑square‑foot Microwave Electronics Division facility in Jerusalem, a new engine manufacturing site in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and the acquisition of Orbit Technologies Ltd. Together, these moves reinforce Kratos’ vertically integrated platform for defense and commercial customers and signal a sustained investment in high‑margin, high‑skill service businesses.
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