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

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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