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Flight of the Valkyrie: Another CCA drone has taken off

American aerospace and defense companies have built a series of “loyal wingman” drones, intended to supplement the effectiveness of manned aircraft. Now Europe has one of its own.

Airbus U740 Valkyrie Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Takes off for First European Test Flight

The Airbus U740 takes off for its first flight in Europe - Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2026 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg ...
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Airbus Flies U740 Valkyrie Combat Drone in Europe for the First Time

Airbus and Kratos flew the U740 Valkyrie in Europe for the first time on 12 October 2026, ahead of further tests of the European MARS mission system.

Airbus and Kratos Complete First European U740-Valkyrie Flight, Target Combat Readiness by 2029

Airbus (USOTC:EADSF) and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (NASDAQ:KTOS) have completed the first European flight of the U740-Valkyrie uncrewed aircraft, marking a development milestone in their ...