Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft
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- Airbus aims to deliver an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system to the German Air Force by 2029.
- Two Valkyrie drones from Kratos Defense & Security Solutions are being prepared for their maiden flight with a European mission system.
- The Multiplatform Autonomous Reconfigurable and Secure (MARS) system, equipped with AI software MindShare, will coordinate missions across manned and uncrewed platforms.
- The collaboration between Airbus and Kratos combines the Valkyrie's flight-proven design with Airbus's sovereign European mission system.
- The Valkyrie can operate autonomously or be commanded by a Eurofighter, enhancing mission flexibility and safety.
- Technical specifications include a length of 9.1 m, wingspan of 8.2 m, range over 5,000 km, and a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet.
- The system is designed to be affordable, addressing the need for 'affordable mass' in modern warfare scenarios.
- Airbus and Rafael are enhancing the Eurofighter's Litening 5 Advanced Targeting Pod for improved connectivity and lethality.