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The Marine Corps\u2019 XQ-58A Valkyrie completed its latest test flight and first multi- service integration effort during Emerald Flag 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, this October.<\/p>\n

Emerald Flag 2024 is a multiservice and multi-domain test event that incorporates new and developing technology while focusing on the efficiency of joint warfare. The effort includes integrating advanced long-range kill chains \u2013 enabling programs through a range of realistic combat training environments on air, space, and cyber space platforms.<\/p>\n

The XQ-58A effectively demonstrated its capabilities as a forward deployed sensing platform \u2013 providing critical threat targeting data to Marine Corps fifth-generation aircraft to rapidly close advanced kill chains. Using a common tactical data link, the XQ-58A contributed broad airborne and surface sensor awareness information to multiple ground and airborne joint network participants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis XQ-58A test marked another milestone in the Marine Corps\u2019 unmanned tactical aircraft program. The flight focused on the use of tactical data links to enable digital communication between the XQ-58A and an airborne four-ship of F-35Bs from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 214 and other joint aircraft. The success of this flight test during Emerald Flag pushed the manned-unmanned teaming concept a step further for the entire Joint Force,\u201d said Col. Derek Brannon, Branch Head for the Cunningham Group, Deputy Commandant for Aviation.<\/p>\n

This joint collaboration was supported by the U.S. Air Force\u2019s 96th Test Wing; the U.S. Air Force\u2019s 96th Cyberspace Test Group; the U.S. Air Force\u2019s 53rd Test and Evaluation Group; the Office of Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering; Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory; Headquarters Marine Corps Aviation; Naval Air Systems Command\u2019s Advanced Development Team; Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division AIRWorks; and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. This broad team facilitated ongoing research, development, test, and evaluation throughout the Marine Corps’ Penetrating Affordable Autonomous Collaborative Killer \u2013 Portfolio (PAACK-P) program.<\/p>\n

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A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its fourth test flight alongside two U.S Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft from VMFA-214 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 2024. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Deputy Commandant for Aviation\u2019s Cunningham Group, an internal working group responsible for planning and implementing Project Eagle, and MCWL collaborated to see this project through to completion.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis test flight marked the capstone event for the PAACK-P Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve project and proved the tactical utility of uncrewed offboard sensing platforms,\u201d said Lt. Col. Bradley Buick, future capabilities officer for Cunningham Group.<\/p>\n

Through this successful joint integration, the XQ-58A continues to provide the Marine Corps with a testable platform for integrating new technologies and concepts in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft program.<\/p>\n

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