“Skunk Works is charting a critical path with this Vectis program to unlock new, integrated capabilities at an ultra-competitive speed and price point. We’ve conducted classified crewed/uncrewed teaming and operations analysis, pairing F-22s and F-35s with Vectis, and the results are impressive.” Source: Skunk Works President OJ Sanchez, remarking as Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works revealed its new autonomous drone it calls “Vectis,” which it says is the right size and is adaptable enough to partner with both Air Force and Navy crewed combat aircraft.
