Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, a Publicly Owned company headquartered in the US, operates with approximately 2,020 employees. The company specializes in Defense and Space Manufacturing, developing systems, platforms, and products for national security and communications needs. Kratos focuses on areas such as unmanned systems, satellite communications, C4ISR, warfighter training, and combat systems.
The US Marine Corps (USMC) plans to field its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) prototypes, specifically Kratos' conventional take-off and landing (CTOL)-configured MQ-58 Valkyrie unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV), starting in 2029. This initiative aims to pair the drones with crewed tactical jets in contested battlespaces to expand combat mass and reduce pilot risk. Previously, on April 29, 2026, the company clarified that the core of this initiative involves transitioning from earlier experimental configurations towards a CTOL variant of the Valkyrie. Developed by Kratos, the XQ-58A Valkyrie operates as a low-cost, runway-independent unmanned air vehicle designed for a high degree of autonomy, typically exceeding 3,000 nautical miles in range while flying at high-subsonic speeds. Earlier the same day, the USMC also indicated it is exploring the possibility of fielding similar drones with short takeoff and landing capabilities.
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