The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator completed its inaugural flight on March 5, 2019 at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The aircraft is a long-range, high subsonic unmanned air vehicle. Maintaining the lethal edge on our adversaries is a costly endeavor, which is why the United States Air Force is exploring ways to acquire more lethal, cost-effective, and highly adaptable unmanned combat air vehicles for the service. More info: https://go.usa.gov/xEGrJ | Airman Magazine

XQ-58A Valkyrie | U.S. Naval Institute

The Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie was placed on dispay in October of last year. The XQ-58A Valkyrie is the first example of a new class of high performance unmanned aircraft that can be rapidly built and used in large numbers, and will work in teams with manned aircraft. The XQ-58A on display flew the first flight tests for this aircraft type. Air Force Research Laboratory - AFRL | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The XQ-58A Valkyrie is the first example of a new class of high performance unmanned aircraft that can be rapidly built and used in large numbers, and will work in teams with manned aircraft. The XQ-58A on display flew the first flight tests for this aircraft type. To respond to rising costs for manned fighters, the US Air Force directed the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop a high performance, low cost aircraft. Kratos UAS built the Valkyrie in partnership with AFRL. Valkyrie did