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Lockheed Martin's secretive Skunk Works division has unveiled Vectis, a stealthy drone wingman designed for surveillance, electronic warfare, and combat, which is smaller than an F-16 and compatible with advanced aircraft like F-22 and F-35, signaling a move towards autonomous collaborative combat platforms.
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has unveiled the Vectis, a new stealthy, reusable collaborative combat aircraft designed for both U.S. and international military use, capable of air-to-air, air-to-surface, and surveillance missions, with flight expected in two years. The aircraft builds on previous sixth-generation prototypes and aims to offer high survivability and flexibility, potentially serving alongside crewed aircraft and competing with similar international designs.
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has unveiled Vectis, a highly adaptable, stealthy Group 5 combat drone designed for multi-mission roles including air-to-air, air-to-surface, and ISR, expected to fly within two years. The drone emphasizes survivability, modularity, and open mission systems, with a focus on interoperability and rapid upgradability, aiming to meet diverse operational needs across global theaters. Its development aligns with evolving military concepts like distributed operations and runway independence, though it remains runway-dependent in its current form.
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works has released a new ad showcasing a tailless manned tactical jet concept as part of its 80th-anniversary celebration. The design aligns with the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) initiative and features a similar wing shape and planform as previous NGAD-related posts. The ad also hints at a potential two-crew configuration, highlighting the focus on automation and artificial intelligence in NGAD. Additionally, the video reveals a faceted flying wing unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV)-like design, emphasizing Lockheed's commitment to next-generation unmanned systems. While these concepts offer insights into Skunk Works' future plans, they may not accurately represent the finalized NGAD product or other classified projects.
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works is reportedly developing an advanced spy drone that has already been delivered to the Air Force. The new drone is said to be more capable than the RQ-180 and may serve as a complement or successor to it. Details about the drone's design and capabilities remain undisclosed, but it is expected to have high-altitude, long-endurance capabilities and advanced stealth features. Additionally, the Defense & Aerospace Air Power Podcast revealed that Boeing and Lockheed Martin are competing with different proposals for the Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) stealth sixth-generation tactical jet program.