Northrop Grumman and Kratos awarded $231.5M contract to advance Valkyrie for USMC

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions/XQ-58 Valkyrie

Northrop Grumman and Kratos received a $231.5M development contract to refine the Valkyrie for USMC service, including integration with Northrop's command systems and testing of the landing-gear variant. The contract runs through January 2028.