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Lockheed Martin says Vectis unmanned fighter will combine air-to-air and air-to-ground capability

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The F-35 maker expects future uncrewed fighter requirements to call for larger payloads, longer range and greater survivability. Its Vectis concept is designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, positioning it to address a broader set of combat roles.

Discovered 2026-10-23T05:05:39.650936-07:00 | 2026-10-23T05:05:39.650936-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • Vectis is being framed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, while Lockheed Martin anticipates demand for uncrewed fighters with greater payload, range and survivability.
  • Those requirements point to a broader mission set for future combat drones and are relevant to force planning and defense contractors’ development priorities.

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