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Lockheed Doubles Down on Vectis With Four More Stealth Drone Prototypes
Key Takeaways
- Lockheed Martin will build four additional Vectis prototypes beyond the one already in production, bringing its planned fleet to five aircraft.
- Skunk Works advanced development lead Ron Fehlen said the extra aircraft will accelerate testing and validate production processes.
- The first Vectis prototype is set to fly by the end of 2027, with the four follow-on vehicles expected to be built and flown more quickly.
- Vectis is a tailless, roughly 34-foot-long drone with a 38-foot wingspan and a top-mounted submerged inlet that cuts drag and keeps debris out of the engine.
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DT Editorial Team··via breakingdefense.com