# Kratos x Airbus Defence and Space: partnership

Canonical ID: `14d870e5-9a0f-483e-bb4b-21028c8463ff`

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.

- **Type:** development
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [Kratos Defense & Security Solutions](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/kratos-defense.md) technology provider
- [Airbus Defence and Space](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/airbus-defense.md) co developer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2025-06-10
- **Start:** 2025-06-10

## Sources (1)

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


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