Airbus U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft takes off for its maiden flight in Europe

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The Airbus U740 takes off for its first flight in Europe. (Photo: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2026)

Ottobrunn / Taufkirchen, Germany, 12 October 2026 – Airbus, in partnership with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: KTOS), … mehr...

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Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
New Weapon System
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Maiden flight of the Airbus U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft
Location
Ottobrunn · Taufkirchen · Germany
Unit
Airbus, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.
Time
12 October 2026
Equipment
Airbus U740 Valkyrie
Summary

Airbus and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions conducted the maiden flight of the Airbus U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft in Ottobrunn and Taufkirchen, Germany, on 12 October 2026.

Key Facts
  • Airbus U740 Valkyrie is an uncrewed combat aircraft.
  • The aircraft took off for its maiden flight in Europe.
  • The flight occurred in Ottobrunn and Taufkirchen, Germany.
  • The event took place on 12 October 2026.
  • Airbus partnered with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for this project.