Airbus, Kratos complete first European test flight with Valkyrie CCA

Airbus and Kratos successfully completed the inaugural test flight of the Valkyrie uncrewed collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) on September 29th at a location in northern Europe. This initial sortie was designed to support partners’ efforts to provide the German air force with a combat-ready system by 2029. The 3t-class Valkyrie performed its demonstration flight, marking a significant step forward in the program's development. Airbus played a key role in overseeing this critical first flight milestone. Representatives from both companies are now focused on gathering data and refining the CCA for future operational assessments.