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flag Lockheed Martin unveils Vectis, a stealthy, affordable, unmanned combat aircraft designed for rapid deployment and global missions.

flag Lockheed Martin Skunk Works has unveiled Vectis, a next-generation collaborative combat aircraft designed for high survivability, affordability, and mission flexibility. flag Intended to operate alongside fifth- and sixth-generation fighters like the F-35, Vectis supports diverse missions including strike, surveillance, electronic warfare, and air-to-air combat. flag Built with stealth, advanced materials, and open mission architectures, it enables seamless integration across allied and joint systems while avoiding vendor lock-in. flag Leveraging digital engineering and agile development, the aircraft aims to be designed, built, and flown within two years, with extended range for global operations. flag The program reflects a strategic shift toward cost-effective, customizable unmanned systems to strengthen U.S. and allied air dominance.

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