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Kratos x Airbus Defence and Space

Kratos and Airbus Defence and Space are preparing two XQ-58A Valkyrie drones for first flight with the Airbus MARS mission system, offering the Valkyrie platform to the German customer as part of Europe's Collaborative Combat Aircraft strategy.

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Type
development
Status
Activeoperating
Announced
2025-06-10
1.2 years ago
Start
2025-06-10
1.2 years ago
Active for
1.2 years

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutionstechnology provider

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (Nasdaq: KTOS) is a San Diego-based American defense technology company developing unmanned aerial systems, including the [XQ-58A Valkyrie](/models/kratos-defense-xq58a) and Mako hypersonic tactical drones. Founded as Wireless Facilities Incorporated (WFI) in 1994, Kratos is a leader in affordable, attritable unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs) for the US Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps, with expanding partnerships including [Airbus](https://www.airbus.com) for European Valkyrie deployments.

HQSan Diego, CA, USAkratosdefense.com1 partnerships

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Airbus Defence and Spaceco developer

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of [Airbus](/companies/airbus-commercial) (EPA: AIR) developing military aircraft, satellites, and autonomous defense systems. Products include Eurofighter Typhoon, A400M, and autonomous drones. Major European defense contractor.

HQMunich, Germanywww.airbus.com1 partnerships

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  1. https://www.kratosdefense.com/newsroom/kratos-airbus-preparing-two-valkyries-for-first-flight-with-european-mission-system

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