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Kratos’ DeMarco Bullish On What Trump, With Help From Musk, Means For Startups And Non-Traditional Defense Companies

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Kratos’ DeMarco Bullish On What Trump, With Help From Musk, Means For Startups And Non-Traditional Defense Companies
A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle during its first test flight at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. on Oct. 3, 2023. (Photo: Defense Department by Air Force Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)

A second Trump administration committed to cutting federal spending could mean very good things for non-traditional defense companies and startups because of a focus on affordability, Eric DeMarco, the president and CEO Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS], said last week. During the company’s third quarter earnings call the evening of Nov. 7, DeMarco was asked by one analyst if Elon Musk is given a role in the White House by President-elect Trump to gut government spending, what that might…

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