Lockheed Martin's Vectis Stealth Combat Drone Family Expected Before 2028, Prototype Flies 2027

Summary

Lockheed Martin has released promotional footage of its proposed Vectis stealth Collaborative Combat Aircraft, expected to fly its first prototype in 2027. Designed for autonomous missions alongside crewed fighters, Vectis features internal weapons bays and is being developed for the Air Force's Increment 2 requirement with a focus on affordability.