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U740 Valkyrie

by AirbusNLFR

Give Europe a combat-ready uncrewed wingman for crewed fighters, with the mission software kept under European control. A cheap, expendable partner changes how fighter air forces are sized.

ProtoStage 2 of 5

First flight in Europe completed in October 2026; mission-system trials are next.

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Milestones

Next · Flights with the Airbus MARS mission system fitted
  1. First flight in Europe (rocket-assisted takeoff, no runway)Oct 2026Complete.
  2. Flights with the Airbus MARS mission system fittedNowCurrent milestone.
  3. Combat-ready version offered to Germany and EuropeTarget 2029Not yet reached.

Upcoming

  1. 2029Combat-ready version offered to Germany and Europe (next)
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