Kratos Defenseâ S Xq 58a Valkyrie Drone

Kratos unmanned aerial systems kuas and the air force research laboratory afrl partnered on the development of the xq 58a valkyrie.

Kratos defenseâ s xq 58a valkyrie drone. The xq 58a valkyrie demonstrator a long range high subsonic uav completed. The valkyrie is part of a wider air force effort to acquire fast. The kratos xq 58 valkyrie is an experimental stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle ucav designed and built by kratos defense security solutions for the united states air force low cost attritable strike demonstrator lcasd program under the usaf research laboratory s low cost attritable aircraft technology lcaat project portfolio. Drone maker kratos has shown off a launcher for its low cost xq 58a valkyrie unmanned combat air vehicle ucav that fits inside a standard shipping container.

During the first flight the vehicle completed its test objectives during a 76 minute flight. Valerie insinna june 17 2019. There has been a growing trend. Kratos ktos 0 4 xq 58a valkyrie drone successfully completed its fourth test demonstration flight on thursday at yuma proving grounds arizona.

Us air force looks to fast track cash to kratos defense for more valkyrie drones. Kratos xq 58a valkyrie combat drone makes maiden flight there s little doubt that jet powered combat drones will play an important role in future military theaters a future that is one step closer. The envelope expanding flight lasted over an. The kratos xq 58a valkyrie an unmanned and experimental combat aerial vehicle is tough to spot on radar and could be directly linked to the f 35 through an encrypted data connection to serve as a.

Air force s xq 58a valkyrie drone suffers damage after third flight test the drone s manufacturer kratos says that the airbag system it uses to cushion its parachute landings after flights suffered. The new aircraft which went from concept to first test flight in 2 5 years behaved as.