The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Lockheed Skunk Works unveils Vectis Group‑5 stealth fighter‑escort CCA; targets 2027 first flight
Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works introduced Vectis, a Group‑5 stealthy fighter‑escort collaborative combat aircraft derived from its sixth‑generation fighter work. Skunk Works says Vectis prioritizes survivability, affordability and multirole flexibility and is targeting a first flight within two years, while not ruling out the USAF CCA competition.
