Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to Showcase Cyber Command Solutions At Air Force IT Conference AFITC August 24-28, 2008 in Montgomery, Alabama

Company's Exhibit to Include a Range of Information Technology and Network Management Solutions in Support of Air Force IT and Cyberspace Initiatives

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 21, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. , a leading national defense, information technology and homeland security solutions provider, announced today that the company will be exhibiting at the Air Force IT Conference (AFITC) 2008 taking place August 24-28, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Montgomery, Alabama. At this event, Kratos will showcase Cyber Command Solutions, including a range of information technology and network management products and solutions to the U.S. Air Force community. Specifically, Kratos will be highlighting its expertise in the areas of network infrastructure and network operations, application software, core enterprise services, data services, and professional support including engineering services A&AS in its ongoing support of Air Force IT and cyberspace initiatives.

The AFITC Conference is widely attended by more than 5,600 government and civilian attendees, the majority of which will be Air Force Active Duty, Civil Service, and Guard and Reserve personnel. AFITC has taken place annually in the Montgomery area for more than a quarter of a century, and the theme for this year's event is "Knowledge-Local, Global, Operational." AFITC 2008 will showcase how IT hardware, software, and services are being used today and how they will be used in the future to help the Air Force accomplish its cyberspace mission. AFITC is a primary showcase for tools and solutions that aid Air Force IT users, developers, and managers on the latest technologies. Employees from across Kratos' Government Solutions business will participate in the conference.

Kratos will be exhibiting in booth 605 in the main convention center area.

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical engineering, IT services and war fighter solutions for the U.S. federal government and for state and local agencies. Principle services include C5ISR, weapon systems lifecycle support, military weapon range and technical services, network engineering services, advanced IT services, security and surveillance systems, and critical infrastructure design and integration. Madison Research Division, based in Huntsville, AL, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Kratos is headquartered in San Diego, California, with resources throughout the U.S. and at key strategic military locations. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com.

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