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Lockheed Martin teases a mysterious Skunk Works aircraft ahead of planned 2027 first flight

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Lockheed Martin has released a cryptic video showing only the frontal silhouette of a new Skunk Works aircraft. The Vectis collaborative combat aircraft is a likely candidate, although the company has not identified the design; the teaser arrives ahead of a planned first flight in 2027.

Discovered 2026-09-14T02:21:07.524144-07:00 | 2026-09-14T02:21:07.524144-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The teaser signals continued Lockheed Martin investment in advanced aircraft through Skunk Works, while withholding details on the platform’s configuration and mission.
  • If the aircraft is Vectis, its planned 2027 first flight provides a concrete milestone for tracking development of collaborative combat aircraft and associated industry capabilities.

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