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Lockheed Martin Unveils Vectis: Next-Gen Stealth Drone for U.S.

9/24/2025

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Lockheed Martin unveiled Vectis on September 21, 2025, a stealth drone to bolster U.S. air dominance.
Developed by Skunk Works, Vectis operates with crewed aircraft such as the F-35.
Its modular suite covers electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and precision strikes, emphasizing affordability.
A Group 5 unmanned aerial system, Vectis is capable of operating in contested environments; prototype by 2027.

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Lockheed Martin unveiled Vectis on September 21, 2025, a stealth drone to bolster U.S. air dominance.
Developed by Skunk Works, Vectis operates with crewed aircraft such as the F-35.
Its modular suite covers electronic warfare, reconnaissance, and precision strikes, emphasizing affordability.
A Group 5 unmanned aerial system, Vectis is capable of operating in contested environments; prototype by 2027.