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Lockheed Martin Vectis is an uncrewed, stealthy collaborative combat aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works.[1][2][3] It is designed to act as a "loyal wingman" for manned combat aircraft such as the F-35 and F-22.[1][3][4] It is intended to aid them in missions such as airstrike; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); electronic warfare (EW); and counter-air.[1][2][5] Vectis is currently in development, with a prototype being built, with a targeted first flight in 2027.[3][5][6] The aircraft is designed to be effective in combat theatres including the Indo-Pacific, Europe, and the area of responsibility of the United States Central Command.[1][2][3]

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  • Jennings, Gareth (22 September 2025). "Lockheed Martin reveals Vectis 'loyal wingman' CCA". Janes Information Services. Retrieved 7 September 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
  • Allison, George (22 September 2025). "Lockheed unveils new stealth combat drone Vectis". UK Defence Journal. Retrieved 7 September 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
  • Baker, Kelsey (22 September 2025). "Lockheed's new combat drone shows the premier stealth aircraft designer is moving into the 'loyal wingman' business". Business Insider. Retrieved 7 September 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
  • Weichert, Brandon (24 September 2025). "With the "Vectis" Drone, Lockheed Martin Is Betting Big on Unmanned Systems". The National Interest. Retrieved 7 September 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
  • Novelly, Thomas (21 September 2025). "Lockheed's Skunk Works unveils work on a potential CCA competitor". Defense One. Retrieved 7 September 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
  • Insinna, Valerie (21 September 2025). "Lockheed's Skunk Works reveals Vectis stealth drone, eyeing first flight in 2027 - Breaking Defense". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 7 September 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: ref duplicates default (link)
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