New autonomous aircraft in development for Marines

DefenseNews : New versions of the Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie drone will be manufactured for the U.S. Marine Corps after the service made the drone a new program of record, Kratos CEO Eric DeMarco told investors during a phone call last week. A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, front, conducts a test flight with two Air Force F-35A Lightning II. The Valkyrie drone, an unmanned aircraft known for its versatility and many warfighting capabilities, has been flying since 2019 and until this point has been used by the U.S. Air Force and Marines for test…