Kratos on track to deliver 15–20 Valkyries to USMC in 2026

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions/XQ-58 Valkyrie

Kratos CEO Eric DeMarco announced that the company expects to deliver 15–20 XQ-58 Valkyries in 2026 as the USMC prepares to place its first formal order. The company has also begun production of a second batch of 24 airframes to meet anticipated demand.