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Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Unveils Next-Generation ‘Vectis’ Stealth Drone, as Rumors of Secretive SR-72 “Son of Blackbird” Persist
The Debrief ^ | September 23, 2025 | Micah Hanks

Posted on 09/23/2025 9:39:21 AM PDT by Red Badger

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This research drone is likely limited to just over Mach 1 speed, and could fly as high as 70,000 feet. It’s more a technology demonstrator since the Northrop Grumman RQ-180 is already operational with similar flying characteristics.


41 posted on 09/25/2025 9:32:44 AM PDT by RayChuang88 (.FairTax: America's Economic Cure)
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