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Lockheed Martin’s ‘big bet’ puts Skunk Works-style speed behind a new stealth drone

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Lockheed Martin has unveiled a futuristic stealth drone outside Washington, D.C., presenting a tailless-looking aircraft with sleek edges and concealed vents. The disclosure highlights CEO efforts to accelerate development and apply Skunk Works-style speed to a potentially significant unmanned program.

Discovered 2026-10-02T06:04:57.896027-07:00 | 2026-10-02T06:04:57.896027-07:00

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  • The unveiling provides a rare public look at Lockheed Martin’s effort to develop a new stealth drone.
  • The program is also a test of the company’s stated ambition to move with Skunk Works-style speed, a potentially important signal for future defense development timelines.
  • The aircraft’s design emphasizes low observability, underscoring the continuing role of stealth in unmanned military systems.

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