# XQ-58 Valkyrie: Kratos Defense drone

Canonical ID: `d2dcf80a-a931-42a4-b6e9-581a8f531d8f`

- **Slug:** xq-58-valkyrie
- **Form factor:** aerial ([Drones](/drones))
- **Lifecycle:** active
- **Deployments registered:** 2

## Deployments

- [xq-58-valkyrie-united-states](/deployments/xq-58-valkyrie-united-states.md) at United States (id: `c8477993-60d7-4c0a-a2a3-b5965d3016f4`)
- [xq-58-valkyrie-eglin-afb-florida](/deployments/xq-58-valkyrie-eglin-afb-florida.md) at Eglin AFB, Florida (id: `59000785-4aa9-47eb-8e38-c7d8f66670c0`)

## 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._

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## Common questions

### What is 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.

### 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.


## Sources (1)

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

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