Kratos Completes $116.7M SDA AFCGI Ground Infrastructure CDR Eight Months After PDR
Kratos completed the Space Development Agency's AFCGI Critical Design Review eight months after the preliminary review and five months after contract award of $116.7M, achieving zero liens and allowing accelerated schedule toward launch dates. The system integrates advanced software, ground systems and secure cloud architecture for real-time fire control missions.
1. Completion of Critical Design Review
In February 2026, Kratos completed the Critical Design Review for the Space Development Agency’s Advanced Fire Control Ground Infrastructure (AFCGI) program, achieving zero liens at CDR, confirming resolution of technical risks and design challenges. This milestone clears the way for the program to transition into system implementation without material constraints.
2. Accelerated Development Timeline
The company advanced from contract award to Preliminary Design Review in five months and from PDR to CDR in eight months, underscoring its rapid development model. Kratos’ performance exceeds traditional timelines and highlights its ability to meet accelerated schedules aligned with SDA’s launch objectives.
3. Program Scope and Capabilities
Under the $116.7 million prime contract awarded in 2024, Kratos serves as prime contractor overseeing multi-partner integration of advanced software, ground systems, secure networks and cloud architecture. The AFCGI system is designed to support real-time fire control missions and scalable future capabilities within the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture.
4. Next Steps and Implementation
With CDR complete, the program will enter the implementation phase, focusing on system build, integration and testing ahead of anticipated demonstration launches. Kratos aims to maintain its accelerated schedule and leverage its OpenSpace ground architecture for efficient deployment and future expansion of AFCGI capabilities.