SAN DIEGO, Jul 2, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- Operation Homefront, one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting military families, announced today that Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq:KTOS), a San Diego-based defense contractor which primarily supports U.S. Armed Forces through work with the Department of Defense, has officially partnered with Operation Homefront to help support military families through a variety of employee and community-based programs and events.

"We are extremely proud of this relationship as it directly benefits war fighters and their families, which is at the core of what Kratos is all about and the markets we serve," said Eric DeMarco, president and CEO of Kratos. "Through this partnership, we hope to help Operation Homefront raise awareness about the many programs and services available to military families. And, with approximately 450 Kratos employees located in the San Diego area, a key area of military presence, we believe Kratos can make a significant contribution in the community."

"The partnership with Kratos is the type of relationship every non-profit wishes for," stated Jae Marciano, president of Operation Homefront. "We are pleased to have this opportunity to partner with a fast-growing company that wants to significantly contribute to the livelihood of our country's military personnel. Kratos is taking a very visible role to support our organization in a number of areas, and we hope that more companies will follow Kratos' lead and assist non-profits with similar values in reaching their goals."

San Diego is home to one of the largest military communities in the nation and the objective for Kratos was to partner with a charity whose mission supports their business values and beliefs. Kratos will launch this partnership by underwriting the title sponsorship of this year's Freedom Walk in Balboa Park which takes place on September 11th. For this event and other holiday events later in the year, Kratos will provide financial assistance, employee volunteerism, and various in-kind services. Operation Homefront relies on donations from the community in order to meet its mission, and a corporate partnership of this magnitude is a crucial step continuing its mission.

Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind during deployment, and to wounded warriors when they return home. Southern California is the oldest and largest of 31 chapters nationwide and has helped over 12,000 military families since its inception in February 2002. Operation Homefront assists families with emergency aid such as food, baby care items, vehicle donation and repair, computer donations, financial assistance during times of personal crisis, and social support during especially difficult deployments and holiday seasons.

About Operation Homefront and CinCHouse

What is today Operation Homefront began in 2001 as a military spouse-generated idea. In response to the need for the families of deployed service members, CinCHouse.com members (military wives and women in uniform) created the project that has evolved into a major nonprofit charity serving 34 military communities. Today CinCHouse.com operates as a program as part of the nonprofit Operation Homefront family. From a good idea to a great organization, Operation Homefront understands and takes care of the needs of the military community. More information can be found at www.operationhomefront.net.

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) 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. The Company is headquartered in San Diego, California, with resources throughout the U.S. and in key strategic military locations. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com.

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Operation Homefront 
          Jae Marciano, Chapter President
          Cell: (619) 846-6338
          jae@operationhomefront.net

          Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. 
          Michael Baehr
          858-775-5954
          Michael.baehr@kratosdefense.com

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