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As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies Kratos Defense: 2 models. 1 source back the record.
CategoryDrones
Appears inMilitary & defense drones
Overview
Public defense company (NASDAQ: KTOS) building unmanned combat aerial vehicles, aerial targets, and hypersonic systems. Key products include the XQ-58 Valkyrie loyal wingman UCAV selected by the US Marine Corps as its first operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft, and the Mako UTAP-22 tactical unmanned aircraft. Revenue of USD 1.35B in FY2025 with USD 560.6M cash on hand.
Verified record
- Verified deployments
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- Active incidents
- None on file
Key facts
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Data & sources
Web sources
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Models (2)
View all models →Current platform
XQ-58 Valkyrie
Stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed for the US Air Force LCASD program. Selected by US Marine Corps as its first operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft in January 2026. Kratos can produce 250-500 Valkyries per year.
Current platform
Mako UTAP-22 Unmanned Tactical Aircraft
Affordable, fighter-like unmanned aerial system capable of collaborative operations with manned assets in contested environments. Open mission-system architecture with high maneuverability.
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Current leadership (1)
- Eric DeMarco President & CEOsecondary-verified
Safety record
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Recent coverage
Kratos Defense in third-party press
Financial state
- Reporting basis
- sec_10k
- Lifecycle stage
- mature
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Recent activity
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- Record createdAug 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry
- Deployment recordedOct 1, 2023
XQ-58 Valkyrie at Eglin AFB, Florida
- Deployment recordedJan 1, 2019
XQ-58 Valkyrie at United States
Sources (1)
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Methodology: Verified · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-08
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Review state
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Last reviewed 2026-08-08
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Methodology surface for Kratos Defense.In the press
Recent coverage mentioning Kratos Defense from third-party publications. Automatically surfaced; not part of the verified registry record.
U.S. Army gives its famous tank-killer missile new eyes
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, a defense technology company from California, announced it was awarded a contract by the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command…
XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In Landing Gear Are Now In Production
Despite the setback of a crash this week, Kratos says the Valkyrie program is ramping up for the Marines and other customers globally. The post XQ-58 Valkyrie Drones With Built-In…
XQ-58 Valkyrie Crashes At Dugway Proving Ground In Utah (Updated)
The stealthy autonomous drone's manufacturer, Kratos, said it went down upon takeoff while in a "test configuration." The post XQ-58 Valkyrie Crashes At Dugway Proving Ground In…
Kratos Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Kratos reported FY2025 revenue of USD 1.35B, net income of USD 22.0M, and Adjusted EBITDA of USD 119.9M with book-to-bill ratio of 1.1:1.0.
Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie
US Marine Corps officially selected Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft based on the XQ-58 Valkyrie.
Kratos secures 4.9m contract for Valkyrie drone
Kratos received a USD 34.9M award modification from the US Marine Corps for the XQ-58 Valkyrie program.
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