Introducing Kestrl

In defense, the smallest inefficiencies can ripple into mission-critical delays. Across the Navy, countless hours are spent sifting through redundant defect records and reconciling disconnected workflows. These manual processes may seem small at first glance, but when multiplied across entire fleets and programs, they slow modernization and reduce operational effectiveness.

This is the problem Kestrl was created to solve.

At Falkn Solutions, we saw firsthand how defect tracking data is often trapped in silos. Test results, issue reports, and system updates are scattered across different systems, leaving teams with an incomplete picture. The burden falls on sailors, engineers, and program managers to manually piece together what should already be connected. This slows decision-making and erodes confidence in the data needed to move programs forward.

Kestrl changes that.

Named for the sharp-sighted kestrel falcon, Kestrl is designed to cut through the noise and bring clarity. The platform synchronizes disparate defect tracking systems, eliminating duplicate records and unifying fragmented workflows. What once required manual review across multiple tools now becomes a single, streamlined view that empowers teams to make decisions faster and with greater confidence.

The value is immediate. With Kestrl, Navy teams can spend less time reconciling data and more time focusing on mission readiness. By consolidating defect tracking into a unified operational picture, modernization efforts accelerate and confidence in the outcomes grows.

The use case is clear: when operators and decision-makers have synchronized, reliable data, they gain decision advantage. That advantage means ships can return to the fleet faster, testing cycles can be reduced, and modernization timelines can be met with precision.

At Falkn Solutions, we believe that solving challenges like this is exactly where small, agile firms can make the biggest impact. Kestrl may address a specific problem within defect tracking, but the principles behind it—data synchronization, unified views, and decision advantage—extend far beyond this single use case. They represent a pathway to modernizing countless other workflows across the Department of Defense.

Kestrl is more than a tool. It is an example of how focused innovation, delivered in close collaboration with the customer, can create real and lasting impact.