Valkyrie Aero is a U.S. Department of Defense prime defence contractor and tactical technology company headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. The firm specialises in air-to-air and air-to-ground defence solutions, with a particular focus on counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS). Its technical capabilities span AI-enabled systems integration, manned and unmanned aerial platforms, and Close Air Support training.
The company's product line includes combat mission-ready cUAS aircraft, unmanned aerial systems, and manned AI cUAS platforms. One notable offering is the Gunslinger system, an AI-enabled counter-drone capability integrated into the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft in partnership with Embraer. Valkyrie Aero also provides high-quality, realistic, and low-cost Close Air Support (CAS) training solutions for pilots and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC).
The company operates across several interconnected defence and aerospace verticals, including counter-UAS, military training, and tactical technology development. Its stated approach emphasises operational readiness through advanced technology, encapsulated in the phrase "build what we fly."
