Airbus U740 Valkyrie European XQ-58A variant completes first flight

Airbus and Kratos flew the U740 Valkyrie, a Europeanized XQ-58A intended as a Collaborative Combat Aircraft for Germany, featuring European-controlled MARS mission software aimed at autonomous operations and multi-UAV coordination with human oversight. The platform also emphasizes rocket-assisted launch to reduce runway dependence, supporting dispersed operations and survivability under airfield threat.