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Valkyrie combat drone makes first European flight
Original: Valkyrie combat drone makes first European flight with 3,100-mile range and Mach 0.8 Airbus and Kratos Defense & Securit
The XQ-58 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft has flown in Europe for the first time, in a project involving Airbus and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. The stealthy jet-powered drone has a range of about 3,100 miles and can reach speeds of Mach 0.8, and is being showcased as a low-cost wingman option for European air forces exploring manned-unmanned teaming.
Why now: European militaries are rapidly evaluating combat drones amid security concerns and growing interest in affordable uncrewed aircraft.
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- Valkyrie combat drone makes first European flight with 3,100-mile range and Mach 0.8 Airbus and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions have flown the U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft... # engineering # technology https:// interestingengineering.com/mil… · intengineering@bots.defencegeeks.net · 1
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