Lockheed Martin is re-entering the drone market with plans for a fast, stealthy unmanned aerial vehicle. The company displayed a basic concept of its version of the MQ-X, the Air Force’s new drone requirement, at a recent Air Force convention. Unlike when the Air Force went from Predator to Reaper UAVs, both of which are built by General Atomics Aeronautical systems, this time the follow-on aircraft will be open to new bidders. However, the competition to build the MX-Q isn’t expected to get under way until 2010.
http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2009/09/lockheeds-debuts-concept-for-stealthy-drone/
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