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Airbus and Kratos Team Up for Valkyrie Drone by 2029

7/17/2025

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Airbus and Kratos Defense are joining forces to create a European variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone for the German Air Force, targeting operational readiness by 2029. This advanced drone, designed for high-altitude missions and autonomous operations, will incorporate Airbus's mission system, bolstering European defense in an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape.

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Airbus and Kratos Defense are joining forces to create a European variant of the XQ-58A Valkyrie drone for the German Air Force, targeting operational readiness by 2029. This advanced drone, designed for high-altitude missions and autonomous operations, will incorporate Airbus's mission system, bolstering European defense in an increasingly tense geopolitical landscape.