An XQ-58 drone able to fly from traditional runways would offer certain benefits over the original runway-independent version, including higher sortie rates.
Pilots aboard an F-16C Fighting Falcon and an F-15E Strike Eagle each controlled two XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aircraft in an air combat training scenario.
Kratos' Valkyrie combined with Northrop Grumman’s uncrewed capabilities and autonomous leadership will work alongside crewed fighters to provide air dominance as the Marine Corps CCA.