A Sixth B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Is Now Being Built
Construction of the latest B-21 began just weeks ago and the Air Force hopes to roll out the first example this year.
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F-22 Raptor Spotted Flying With Stealthy Underwing Pods
The pods are likely part of an ongoing initiative to retain the F-22’s potency until its replacement arrives.
NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Test Jet Spotted On A Trailer Heading To Texas
The Skunk Works-built X-59 that could revolutionize supersonic travel is getting closer to its first flight.
Check Out This Super Grimy B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Test Article
B-2 Spirits usually look otherworldly, but every nine years they head to their birthplace for some much-needed TLC. It turns out that this unique test airframe’s job is to look this way.
Skunk Works Boss Says He Can’t Comment On Video Of Mysterious Stealth Shape At Radar Test Range
The Skunk Works head separately said digital engineering has reduced aircraft build times by two-thirds as business has exploded in recent years.
Mysterious Stealthy Shape That Resembles Future Fighter Concepts Spotted At Radar Test Range (Updated)
The apparent low-observable aircraft test shape appeared in broad daylight at Lockheed Martin’s Helendale radar cross-section measurement range.
New Unmanned Loyal Wingman Design Based On Stealthy “Son Of Ares” Jet Emerges
The two secretive Model 401 “Son of Ares” jets may now get offspring of their own, as well as the ability to be optionally manned themselves.
Skunk Works’ Factory Of The Future Will Use Roaming Robots To Rapidly Assemble Top Secret Aircraft
Skunk Works’ knack for innovation enters the “digital” age with a factory able to spit out advanced aircraft faster and cheaper than ever before.
Plan To Buy 145 B-21 Raider Bombers Gets Endorsement From Biden Air Force Nominee
The Air Force wants to acquire a B-21 fleet that is nearly seven times bigger than its current B-2 stealth bomber force.
Notoriously Shy RQ-170 Spy Drone Lands At Its Skunk Works Birthplace
It’s the second time the stealthy flying-wing drone has appeared in broad daylight at Plant 42 in Palmdale, California in the last two months.