The Kratos BQM-177 is a subsonic aerial target drone (SSAT) for emulating anti-ship cruise missiles.

It was developed by Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and is currently operated by the United States Navy as the BQM-177A.

[3] The BQM-177 is used by the US Navy to evaluate ship missile and air defense systems such as Aegis, SM-2 or SM-6.

[4] The first BQM-177A was delivered to the US Navy in June 2018 as part of a low-rate initial production phase 1 contract, with early testing starting in July.

[7] This was followed by a fourth full rate production contract for 55 vehicles for $49.5 million in 2023, again for the US Navy.