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Kratos Reveals $150K ‘Ragnarök’ Low-Cost Cruise Missile for Valkyrie With 500-NM Range

Kratos is pitching a self-funded, production-ready strike munition that targets mass, affordable standoff capability.

Overview

  • The missile was publicly shown at MCAS Miramar on an XQ-58A Valkyrie, carried both in the internal bay and on an external hardpoint.
  • Kratos lists a 500 nautical mile range, an 80‑pound payload, cruise speeds above Mach 0.7, and operations up to 35,000 feet.
  • The design uses carbon-composite structures, a folding wing for compact carriage, and compatibility with standard 14‑inch racks and palletized launch.
  • The company targets a $150,000 unit price in 100‑weapon lots and says the program is internally funded and ready for production.
  • Details on guidance and warhead options remain undisclosed, and Kratos positions Ragnarök within a broader push for low-cost strike systems alongside efforts like Northrop Grumman’s Lumberjack and USAF cost goals.