Event Brief
Lockheed Skunk Works to build four more Vectis drones
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works plans to build four additional experimental multipurpose drones based on its Vectis concept, bringing the total to five including the original prototype. Officials said development on the added vehicles is already underway, but provided few details on the customer, weapons, propulsion, or cost.
WHO: Ron Fehlen, Skunk Works vice president and general manager; Lockheed Martin Skunk Works
WHAT: Skunk Works announced plans to build four more Vectis multirole combat drones for further testing.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Near Washington, D.C., USA
WHY: The announcement was made during the first day of the Air & Space Force Association’s defense conference near Washington, D.C.
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