Skunk Works® Next Generation Aerospace Engineering Innovations

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Skunk Works®

Defying the impossible. Again and again. 

THINGS THAT FORCE MULTIPLY

Extending capability through AI, autonomy and human-machine teaming. 
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THINGS THEY CAN’T DETECT 

Stealth is more than a shape – it's survivability through design, advanced materials and jamming.

THINGS THAT CONNECT

Integrating systems, missions and people into one decisive force. 
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X-59 First Flight

THINGS THAT GO FAST 

From production lines to software code to Mach numbers, we drive speed in everything we do.

 

 

THINGS WE CAN’T TALK ABOUT

Some of our most important work isn’t in the headlines – by design.
Things we can talk about   ___

X-59 First Flight: Complete!

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Meet Lockheed Martin Vectis™!

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The U-2: Flying at the Edge of Space

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CMMT Milestone Unlocked!

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SKUNK WORKS® IN THE NEWS   ___
X-59 Soars: A New Era in Supersonic Flight Begins
Oct 28, 2025
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X-59 Soars: A New Era in Supersonic Flight Begins
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works®, in partnership with NASA, successfully completed the first flight of the X-59.
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Lockheed Martin Vectis™: Best in CCA Class Survivability
Sep 22, 2025
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Lockheed Martin Vectis™: Best in CCA Class Survivability
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® introduces Vectis, a Group 5 survivable and lethal collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) to advance unparalleled air dominance for American and allied militaries.
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Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Sep 09, 2025
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Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® and BAE Systems FalconWorks announced a partnership at DSEI global defence conference in the UK, to develop a range of uncrewed autonomous air systems.
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Capabilities   ___

Explore Our Capabilities

At least the ones we can share.