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Summary and Key Points: The D-21 was America’s first foray into drone technology, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works in the 1960s in response to growing Soviet anti-aircraft defenses. -This supersonic surveillance drone, capable of flying at Mach 3.2, was initially launched from the SR-71 Blackbird before transitioning to the …

Moving to aerial digital inspection will enable Lockheed Martin to accurately and safely improve the manufacturing metrology of the F-35. The F-35 Lightning II is an all-weather stealth combat aircraft that is intended to perform warfare strike missions and electronic surveillance capabilities at speeds up to 1.6 Mach. Composites comprise …