Kratos Defense Unveils “Ragnarök” Low‑cost Cruise Missile with 925 km Range
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has introduced the Ragnarök Low‑Cost Cruise Missile (LCCM), a tactical strike weapon optimized for low unit cost and flexible carriage on both manned and unmanned platforms. The system was revealed at the Miramar Air Show in October 2025.
What Kratos says the system offers
According to Kratos, the Ragnarök is a purpose‑built strike LCCM combining a long operational range with a compact form factor and modular carriage options. The missile is compatible with standard 14‑inch rack interfaces and multiple carriage modes (internal bay, external under‑wing, or pallet carriage). It also features a wing‑folding mechanism for compact storage.
Key specifications
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Estimated unit production cost: approximately $150,000 per missile at a 100-unit production scale.
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Range: ~500 nautical miles (~925 km).
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Payload capacity: ~80 pounds (~36 kg) for a warhead or mission-specific payload.
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Cruise speed: greater than Mach 0.7.
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Service ceiling: up to 35,000 ft.
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Structure and packaging: carbon-composite fuselage, folding wings, and design compatible with standard rack systems.
Intended roles and platform compatibility
Kratos describes Ragnarök as a strike-focused LCCM suitable for precision engagement missions. It can be carried internally or externally and is compatible with unmanned combat air vehicles (CCAs) and traditional manned platforms with 14-inch rack weapons.
Kratos states that the Ragnarök has completed initial development phases and is ready for production. The $150,000 unit cost is an estimate at a 100-unit production lot. No firm procurement contracts or deliveries were announced.
The Ragnarök LCCM is Kratos’ entry into lower-cost cruise-capable strike systems, with design choices aimed at affordable, repeatable production and simple integration with existing weapons racks and unmanned platforms. Further details on testing, qualification, and customer commitments are needed to fully assess operational performance.
✍️ This article is written by the team of The Defense News.
