MQ-58 Valkyrie Drones Now Cost $6M-$8M Each

Kratos disclosed that a currently produced Valkyrie unmanned aircraft costs approximately $6 million to $8 million in its basic configuration, depending on equipment, without certain mission systems installed. The price was presented during a company earnings discussion and is higher than earlier affordability targets, while a fully missionized aircraft would cost more. The Air Force has used XQ-58A demonstrators for development testing, and the Marine Corps is pursuing an operational configuration through its collaborative combat aircraft effort. The disclosed figure is therefore a configuration-dependent price indication, not a fixed acquisition price for a complete combat-ready fleet or a confirmed new purchase contract.