Kratos Executive to Discuss Use of Social Technologies in Training at I/ITSEC 2011 World's Largest Modeling, Simulation and Training Conference

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 23, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced today that Mike Bennett, Vice President of Kratos Training Solutions, will discuss Social Technologies in Learning Solutions — Lessons Learned, at I/ITSEC in Orlando, FL on November 29th.

Kratos Training has been a leader in the use of Social Technologies in learning, especially in the creation and development of online communities of practice for numerous training programs, including the U.S. Department of Education's English Language Learner University (www.ell-u.org), which recently won a national Standard of Excellence web award.

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC), the world's largest modeling, simulation and training conference, promotes cooperation among the Armed Services, industry, academia and various government agencies in pursuit of improved training and education programs, identification of common training issues and development of multiservice programs.

Event: I/ITSEC 2011
Panel: Social Technologies in Learning Solutions — Lessons Learned
Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Time: 1:15 PM
Location: West Exhibit Hall — Booth 3201

About Kratos Training Solutions

Kratos is a lifecycle Training Solutions developer, specializing in assuring the readiness, reliability and operational effectiveness of Warfighter and C5ISR professionals. The company helps organizations and teams optimize performance by improving training outcomes while reducing training time and costs. Kratos can define, develop and deliver the optimal blend of media, from Computer-Based Training and game-based simulations to full-fidelity training devices, employing advanced workforce competency and instructional design capabilities so that organizations can meet and exceed mission performance goals. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com.

About Kratos Defense & Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized National Security technology business providing mission critical products, services and solutions for United States National Security priorities. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR), satellite communication systems, unmanned systems, cyber warfare, cyber security, information assurance, critical infrastructure security and weapons systems sustainment. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technical oriented work force of approximately 3,900, many of whom hold an active National Security clearance, including Secret, Top Secret and higher. The vast majority of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location. Kratos' primary end customers are United States Federal Government agencies, including the Department of Defense, classified agencies, intelligence agencies and Homeland Security related agencies. News and information are available at www.KratosDefense.com.

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