# XQ-58A Valkyrie: robot model

Canonical ID: `75a4c024-51ce-4d4a-b912-5756b0a8d486`

- **Slug:** kratos-defense-xq58a
- **Form factor:** aerial
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 0

## Specs

- **range_nm:** 3000
- **length_ft:** 30
- **wingspan_ft:** 27
- **max_speed_mach:** 0.86
- **max_altitude_ft:** 45000
- **internal_payload_lbs:** 600

## Deployments

_No deployments registered for this model._

## Supply chain

_No verified supply relationships on file. Supply-chain coverage is being added across the registry; check back as the seed populates this model's suppliers._

_Suppliers appear when verified with at least two strong sources. Sources are append-only; corrections add new sources rather than rewrite history._

## 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.


## Sources (2)

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

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