Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft from Kratos for first flight with a European mission system
Summary
Airbus and Kratos are advancing a German UCCA program using Airbus' MARS sovereign mission system and MindShare AI to coordinate unmanned and manned platforms. The Valkyrie-based system will fly by 2026 with a European mission system and a goal of operational capability by 2029, featuring autonomous or crewed operation and cross-platform connectivity.