KRATOS VALKYRIE FLIES

UNITED STATES KRATOS DEFENSE AND Security Solutions conducted the first flight of its unmanned experimental XQ-58A Valkyrie on March 5 at the US Army Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona. The jet-powered, longrange, high-subsonic unmanned air vehicle is designed to fly alongside manned fighters and navigate autonomously. The experimental concept, which is known as ‘loyal wingman’, envisions small drones that would accompany fighters into combat in order to scout ahead or absorb enemy fire. Although the Department of Defense is yet