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U740 Valkyrie takes first European flight toward German combat-drone goal
Key Takeaways
- Airbus and Kratos completed the U740 Valkyrie’s first flight in northern Europe.
- The test included rocket-assisted takeoff, maneuvering at different altitudes and speeds up to Mach 0.8.
- Airbus plans to integrate its MARS mission system for autonomous multi-aircraft coordination with human oversight.
- The companies aim to offer Germany a combat-ready system by 2029.
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DT Editorial Team··via twz.com