Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems

Sep- 2025 -

24 September

Air

Christine Casimiro

Elroy Air Picks Kratos as Exclusive US Manufacturer of Chaparral Cargo Drone

Elroy Air has chosen defense prime contractor Kratos to be the exclusive US manufacturer of its Chaparral cargo drone.

18 September

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US-Taiwan Collab Turns Target Drone Into Mach-0.8 Attack UAV

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and US-based Kratos have teamed up on the Mighty Hornet IV, a high-speed attack drone born from the MQM-178 Firejet target platform.

Jul- 2025 -

30 July

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Germany Taps Industry Giants to Build Its Next Long-Range Strike Drone

Germany is charting a new course in aerial warfare with a long-range drone project that aims to outclass kamikaze drones seen in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

Air

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Rojoef Manuel

Kratos to Extend Development Support for US Marines Valkyrie Drone

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $34.8-million contract to continue its support services for the US Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system development.

Sep- 2024 -

24 September

Air