Airbus U740 Valkyrie Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Takes off for First European Test Flight

What happened: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) and Airbus announced the first European flight of the U740-Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft, conducted at a test facility in Northern Europe. Key numbers: Flight reached speeds up to Mach 0.8. Companies target a combat-ready Collaborative Combat Aircraft by 2029. Why it matters: Airbus and Kratos say the milestone keeps them on track to meet German and other European armed forces requirements, with the Valkyrie also intended to support crewed aircraft such as the Eurofighter.

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ: KTOS) and Airbus announced the first European flight of the U740-Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft, conducted at a test facility in Northern Europe.

Airbus and Kratos say the milestone keeps them on track to meet German and other European armed forces requirements, with the Valkyrie also intended to support crewed aircraft such as the Eurofighter.