The Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie was placed on dispay in October of last year. The XQ-58A Valkyrie is the first example of a new class of high performance unmanned aircraft that can be rapidly built and used in large numbers, and will work in teams with manned aircraft. The XQ-58A on display flew the first flight tests for this aircraft type. Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The XQ-58A Valkyrie is the first example of a new class of high performance unmanned aircraft that can be rapidly built and used in large numbers, and will work in teams with manned aircraft. The XQ-58A on display flew the first flight tests for this aircraft type. To respond to rising costs for manned fighters, the US Air Force directed the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop a high performance, low cost aircraft. Kratos UAS built the Valkyrie in partnership with AFRL. Valkyrie did

The U.S. Marine Corps has taken a significant step in advancing its future unmanned aviation capabilities with a new development contract supporting the XQ-58 Valkyrie program. Under the latest effort, Northrop Grumman has joined Kratos in working toward a fully missionized version of the aircraft tailored for Marine Corps operational needs. | Defense Media