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Skunk Works? Next Generation Aerospace Engineering Innovations

Defying the impossible. Again and again.?

THINGS THAT FORCE MULTIPLY

Extending capability through AI, autonomy and human-machine teaming.?
pilot with jets and drones

THINGS THEY CAN¡¯T DETECT?

Stealth is more than a shape ¨C 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.

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THINGS WE CAN¡¯T TALK ABOUT

Some of our most important work isn¡¯t in the headlines ¨C by design.
Things we can talk about   ___

X-59 First Flight: Complete!

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Meet 51³Ô¹Ï 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   ___
Dec 04, 2025
Press Release
51³Ô¹Ï Skunk Works? successfully completed a live demonstration of artificial intelligence driven mission contingency management (AI/MCM).
Nov 19, 2025
Press Release
51³Ô¹Ï Skunk Works? controlled an uncrewed aerial system (UAS) from the cockpit of a 5th Gen fighter while in flight.
Oct 28, 2025
Press Release
51³Ô¹Ï Skunk Works?, in partnership with NASA, successfully completed the first flight of the X-59.