Who makes XQ-58A Valkyrie?

XQ-58A Valkyrie is made by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, based in San Diego, CA, USA.

Where is XQ-58A Valkyrie deployed?

No verified deployments of XQ-58A Valkyrie are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.

Is XQ-58A Valkyrie safe?

XQ-58A Valkyrie has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Robot model

XQ-58A Valkyrie

Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie is a stealth-optimized autonomous tactical aircraft designed for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) missions alongside manned fighters.

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Manufacturer: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Form factor: aerial
Lifecycle: active
Website: kratosdefense.com ↗

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Overview

Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie is a stealth-optimized autonomous tactical aircraft designed for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) missions alongside manned fighters. The jet-powered drone has a 27-foot wingspan, carries up to 600 pounds of internal payload, and can travel more than 3,000 nautical miles at speeds up to Mach 0.86 at altitudes up to 45,000 feet. In January 2026, the U.S. Marine Corps selected Kratos and Northrop Grumman to develop its first operational CCA program based on the Valkyrie.

Verified vs. claimed

Verified deployments: None on file
Sources on file: 2 sources, view all

Safety record

No incidents on record for XQ-58A Valkyrie.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

XQ-58 Valkyrie - Kratos Defense · https://www.kratosdefense.com/unmanned-systems/air/uncrewed-tactical-aircraft/xq-58a
Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie - Wikipedia · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kratos_XQ-58_Valkyrie

Common questions

What is XQ-58A Valkyrie?: Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie is a stealth-optimized autonomous tactical aircraft designed for Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) missions alongside manned fighters. The jet-powered drone has a 27-foot wingspan, carries up to 600 pounds of internal payload, and can travel more than 3,000 nautical miles at speeds up to Mach 0.86 at altitudes up to 45,000 feet. In January 2026, the U.S. Marine Corps selected Kratos and Northrop Grumman to develop its first operational CCA program based on the Valkyrie.
Who makes XQ-58A Valkyrie?: XQ-58A Valkyrie is made by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, based in San Diego, CA, USA.
Where is XQ-58A Valkyrie deployed?: No verified deployments of XQ-58A Valkyrie are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is XQ-58A Valkyrie safe?: XQ-58A Valkyrie has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-06-28

Verification posture

Verified

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-06-28

Maturity + lifecycle

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

1: unclassified; Unclassified source
1: knowledge-base; Knowledge base

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.