Kratos U740 Valkyrie makes first European test flight with Airbus MARS mission system

Kratos reports the first European test flight of its U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft, integrating Airbus’ sovereign European mission system (MARS) aimed at loyal-wingman roles and affordable combat mass. The flight demonstrated rocket-assisted takeoff, in-flight mission adjustments, and performance up to Mach 0.8, indicating a maturing, exportable UCAV/CCA capability for European air forces.