Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS], the United States-based division of Britain’s QinetiQ, and Wyle have formed a joint venture to pursue a rapid design, demonstration and integration program in support of the Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (SMDC/ARSTRAT).

The companies said on Friday that the QWK Integrated Solutions, LLC, joint venture will initially pursue the design, development, demonstration and integration (D3I), which will support the mission of SMDC/ARSTRAT and the warfighter.

“The QWK joint venture is focused on warfighter solutions and technology developments for SMDC/ARSTRAT,” George Prueitt, president and general manager of Wyle’s CAS Group, said in a statement. “Our goal is to foster long-term teaming relationships to provide government customers with best value capabilities and optimal solutions.”