Lockheed Martin Vectis™: Best in CCA Class Survivability
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has unveiled Vectis, a Group 5 collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) developed by its Skunk Works® division. The advanced military drone system integrates with 5th and next-generation aircraft, offering multi-mission capabilities including precision strike, ISR targeting, and electronic warfare.
Key features of Vectis include best-in-class survivability, compatibility with common control systems like MDCX™, and endurance ranges suitable for Indo-Pacific, European, and Central Command theaters. The system is designed with open architecture to avoid vendor lock and emphasizes affordability through advanced manufacturing and digital engineering techniques.
Lockheed Martin has already initiated development, with parts ordered and a team executing the project, aiming to design, build, and fly within two years.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) ha svelato Vectis, un aereo da combattimento collaborativo di Gruppo 5 (CCA) sviluppato dalla divisione Skunk Works®. Il sistema avanzato di droni militari si integra con aerei di quinta generazione e di prossima generazione, offrendo capacità multi-missione tra cui colpo di precisione, targeting ISR e guerra elettronica.
Le caratteristiche chiave di Vectis includono sopravvivenza leader di categoria, compatibilità con sistemi di controllo comuni come MDCX™, e gamme di autonomia adeguate ai teatri Indo-Pacífico, Europa e Comando Centrale. Il sistema è progettato con architettura aperta per evitare la lock-in del fornitore e pone l'accento sull'accessibilità economica attraverso tecniche avanzate di produzione e ingegneria digitale.
Lockheed Martin ha già avviato lo sviluppo, con parti ordinate e un team al lavoro sul progetto, mirand o a progettare, costruire e far volare entro due anni.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) ha presentado Vectis, un avión de combate colaborativo de Grupo 5 (CCA) desarrollado por su división Skunk Works®. El sistema avanzado de drones militares se integra con aeronaves de quinta generación y de próxima generación, ofreciendo capacidades multi-misión que incluyen ataque de precisión, ISR y guerra electrónica.
Entre las características clave de Vectis se destacan la supervivencia líder de su clase, la compatibilidad con sistemas de control comunes como MDCX™, y rangos de autonomía adecuados para teatros del Indo-Pacífico, Europa y el Comando Central. El sistema está diseñado con una arquitectura abierta para evitar el bloqueo del proveedor y enfatiza la asequibilidad mediante manufactura avanzada e ingeniería digital.
Lockheed Martin ya ha iniciado el desarrollo, con piezas ordenadas y un equipo trabajando en el proyecto, con el objetivo de diseñar, construir y volar en dos años.
록히드 마틴(NYSE:LMT)은 Skunk Works® 부서가 개발한 그룹 5 협력 전투 항공기(CCA) Vectis를 공개했습니다. 5세대 및 차세대 항공기에 통합되는 이 첨단 군용 드론 시스템은 정밀 타격, ISR 표적화, 전자전 등 다중 임무 능력을 제공합니다.
Vectis의 주요 특징으로는 동급 최고의 생존성, MDCX™와 같은 공통 제어 시스템과의 호환성, 인도-태평양, 유럽, 중앙사령부 전장을 위한 지속 능력 범위가 있습니다. 이 시스템은 벤더 락을 피하기 위해 개방형 아키텍처로 설계되었으며, 첨단 제조 및 디지털 엔지니어링 기술을 통해 경제성을 강조합니다.
Lockheed Martin은 이미 개발을 시작했으며 부품이 주문되었고 팀이 프로젝트를 진행 중이며, 2년 이내에 설계, 구축, 비행을 목표으로 하고 있습니다.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE : LMT) a dévoilé Vectis, un avion de combat collaboratif de Groupe 5 (CCA) développé par sa division Skunk Works®. Le système avancé de drones militaires s’intègre avec les avions de 5e génération et de prochaine génération, offrant des capacités multi-missions comprenant frappe de précision, ciblage ISR et guerre électronique.
Parmi les principales caractéristiques de Vectis figurent une survivabilité de premier ordre, la compatibilité avec des systèmes de contrôle communs tels que MDCX™, et des plages d’endurance adaptées aux théâtres indo-pacifique, européen et du Commandement Central. Le système est conçu avec une architecture ouverte pour éviter l’emprise d’un fournisseur et met l’accent sur l’aspect abordable grâce à des techniques de fabrication avancées et d’ingénierie numérique.
Lockheed Martin a déjà entamé le développement, des pièces ont été commandées et une équipe travaille sur le projet, visant à concevoir, fabriquer et voler dans un délai de deux ans.
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) hat Vectis vorgestellt, ein Gruppe-5-Kollaboratives Kampfflugzeug (CCA) entwickelt von der Skunk Works®-Division. Das fortschrittliche Militär-Drohnen-System lässt sich in 5. Generation und nächste Generation Flugzeuge integrieren und bietet Mehrzweckfähigkeiten einschließlich präzisem Schlag, ISR-Zielerfassung und elektronischer Kriegsführung.
Zu den Schlüsselfunktionen von Vectis gehören branchenführende Überlebensfähigkeit, Kompatibilität mit gängigen Steuersystemen wie MDCX™, und Reichweiten, die für Indo-Pazifik-, europäische und Central-Command-Theater geeignet sind. Das System ist mit offener Architektur entworfen, um Vendor-Lock-in zu vermeiden, und betont Erschwinglichkeit durch fortschrittliche Fertigung und digitale Engineering-Techniken.
Lockheed Martin hat bereits mit der Entwicklung begonnen, Teile bestellt und ein Team arbeitet am Projekt, mit dem Ziel, innerhalb von zwei Jahren zu entwerfen, zu bauen und zu fliegen.
لوكهيد مارتن (NYSE: LMT) كشفت عن فيكتيس، طائرة مقاتلة تعاونية من الفئة الخامسة (CCA) طورتها قسم Skunk Works®. يدمج النظام المتقدم لطائرات بدون طيار العسكرية مع طائرات الجيل 5 والجيل التالي، مقدماً قدرات متعددة المهمات بما في ذلك الضربات الدقيقة، واستهداف ISR، والحرب الإلكترونية.
تشمل الميزات الرئيسية لـ فيكتيس متانة تفوق القطاع، والتوافق مع أنظمة التحكم الشائعة مثل MDCX™، ونطاقات التحمل المناسبة لساحات Indo-Pacific، وأوروبا، وCentral Command. النظام مُصمم بهندسة بنية مفتوحة لتجنب الاعتماد على بائع واحد وهو يؤكد على الجدوى الاقتصادية من خلال التصنيع المتقدم والهندسة الرقمية.
بدأت Lockheed Martin بالفعل التطوير، مع طلب قطع وفريق يعمل على المشروع، بهدف التصميم والبناء وتحليق الطائرة خلال سنتين.
洛克希德马丁(MARK: LMT)宣布推出 Vectis，由其 Skunk Works® 部门开发的第五代组装化战斗机（CCA）。该先进的军事无人机系统可与第五代及下一代飞机集成，提供包括精确打击、ISR 目标获取和电子战在内的多任务能力。
Vectis 的主要特征包括 同类最佳的生存能力、与 MDCX™ 等通用控制系统的兼容性，以及适用于印太、欧洲和中部司令部战区的持续性能力范围。该系统采用开放架构以避免厂商锁定，并通过先进制造与数字工程技术强调经济可承受性。
洛克希德马丁已开始开发工作，部件已下单，团队正在推进该项目，目标是在两年内完成设计、建造并实现试飞。
- Advanced stealth capabilities offering best-in-class survivability
- Multi-mission flexibility including precision strike and electronic warfare capabilities
- Integration with existing 5th generation aircraft systems
- Designed for affordability with competitive CCA price point
- Rapid development timeline targeting two-year completion
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Lockheed Martin's new Vectis drone strengthens its defense portfolio with advanced collaborative combat capabilities targeting crucial military needs.
Lockheed Martin's introduction of the Vectis collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) represents a significant advancement in the company's autonomous systems portfolio. This Group 5 drone system - the largest and most capable unmanned aerial vehicle classification - leverages Lockheed's extensive experience in stealth technology and fighter aircraft development.
The Vectis platform is strategically positioned to address evolving defense priorities across multiple theaters, with endurance ranges compatible with Indo-Pacific, European and Central Command requirements. This geographical flexibility is particularly valuable as the Pentagon continues rebalancing military assets toward potential conflict zones in Asia.
What makes Vectis especially compelling is its integration capabilities with existing platforms like the F-35, creating a force multiplier effect through collaborative teaming operations. This aligns perfectly with the Department of Defense's vision for distributed, networked warfare concepts. The platform's mission flexibility spans precision strike, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), electronic warfare, and counter-air missions - essentially covering the full spectrum of modern aerial combat requirements.
Most notably, Lockheed is emphasizing affordability and rapid development, with plans to design, build and fly the system within two years. The company has already begun ordering parts and assembling teams, indicating serious resource commitment. By applying manufacturing techniques from their next-generation aircraft development programs, Lockheed aims to deliver Vectis at a competitive "CCA price point" while maintaining their hallmark survivability advantages.
The open systems architecture approach is particularly forward-thinking, as it aligns with the military's push away from proprietary systems toward more flexible, adaptable platforms that can evolve with emerging threats and technologies.
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Sept. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® (NYSE: LMT) introduces Vectis, a Group 5 survivable and lethal collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) to advance unparalleled air dominance for American and allied militaries.
This system embodies the company's pedigree in fighter aircraft, autonomous systems and open mission architectures. As the future of air power takes shape, Skunk Works is charting a critical path with Vectis to unlock new, integrated capabilities at an ultra-competitive speed and price point.
"Vectis is the culmination of our expertise in complex systems integration, advanced fighter development and autonomy," said OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works. "We're not simply building a new platform – we're creating a new paradigm for air power based on a highly capable, customizable and affordable agile drone framework."
What You Need to Know About Vectis
Integration:
- Seamlessly integrates with 5th and next-gen aircraft to advance the Family of Systems vision for next-gen air dominance.
- Proven Lockheed Martin performance on common control systems like the MDCX™ ensure compatibility across the command and control spectrum.
Mission Flexibility:
- Capable of executing precision strike, ISR targeting, electronic warfare and offensive and defensive counter air missions.
- Provides multi-domain connectivity, whether standalone or as part of integrated teaming missions with crewed aircraft like the F-35.
- Extended Range: Endurance ranges compatible with Indo-Pacific, European and Central Command theaters.
How We're Making It:
- Stealth: Leverages decades of experience in stealth advancement to deliver best in CCA class survivability.
- Affordable: Applies advanced manufacturing and digital engineering techniques learned from next-gen aircraft development to drive affordability and speed. Vectis will be offered at a CCA price point.
- Open Systems: Built to avoid vendor lock by aligning to Government Reference Architectures.
Vectis' development is underway. Parts are ordered and a team is executing. Skunk Works is investing the funds and manpower necessary to build and test survivable systems to meet customers' evolving needs while broadening alignment with new tri-service architectures and global requirements as they are defined.
Skunk Works has decades of experience leveraging speed, altitude, shape, advanced materials and more to keep crewed and uncrewed platforms safe in the most challenging environments to solve the warfighter's hardest problems. All of this pioneering work is reflected in Vectis, which delivers class-leading survivability in an agile, multi-role package.
With Vectis, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is acting on a bold vision to deliver high-end survivability and mission systems capability at aggressive cost targets and design, build and fly within two years.
About Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.
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