Robot model

XQ-58 Valkyrie

Stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed for the US Air Force LCASD program.

Manufacturer: Kratos Defense
Form factor: aerial
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 2

The verified answer

As of Aug 2026, DEPLOY verifies XQ-58 Valkyrie, a aerial by Kratos Defense: 2 verified deployments on record. 1 source back the record.

Overview

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.

Verified vs. claimed

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Data & sources

Web sources

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for XQ-58 Valkyrie. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Deployments (2)

XQ-58 Valkyrie at United Statesoperational
US Air Force first known operator of the XQ-58A Valkyrie since 2019 under the LCASD program.
XQ-58 Valkyrie at Eglin AFB, Floridaoperational
US Marine Corps flying XQ-58A Valkyrie from Eglin AFB since October 2023.

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Record createdAug 8, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Deployment recordedOct 1, 2023
at Eglin AFB, Florida
Deployment recordedJan 1, 2019
at United States

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Safety record

No incidents on record for XQ-58 Valkyrie.

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Sources (1)

Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kratos_XQ-58_Valkyrie

Common questions

What is XQ-58 Valkyrie?

How much does XQ-58 Valkyrie cost?

XQ-58 Valkyrie's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for XQ-58 Valkyrie from Kratos Defense. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

Is XQ-58 Valkyrie actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. XQ-58 Valkyrie is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes XQ-58 Valkyrie?

XQ-58 Valkyrie is made by Kratos Defense, based in San Diego, California, USA, founded in 1994.

Where is XQ-58 Valkyrie deployed?

2 verified deployments of XQ-58 Valkyrie are on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States, Eglin AFB, Florida.

What are alternatives to XQ-58 Valkyrie?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to XQ-58 Valkyrie include Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Wing Delivery Aircraft, Prime Air MK30, Matternet M2.

How does XQ-58 Valkyrie compare to Zipline Platform 2 (P2)?

XQ-58 Valkyrie and Zipline Platform 2 (P2) (Zipline · 13 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. XQ-58 Valkyrie has 2 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is XQ-58 Valkyrie safe?

XQ-58 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: Unreviewed · 1 source (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-08

Verification posture

Unreviewed

Low confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-08

Maturity + lifecycle

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

1: knowledge-base; Knowledge base

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