Does the US's new plane prove it has alien technology?
Lockheed Martin has unveiled a full-scale model of the Vectis, a new autonomous stealth drone. Its unusual design immediately sparked speculation online that it involves reverse-engineered alien technology. The article examines the connection between the futuristic appearance of the aircraft, the classified history of the Skunk Works division, and longstanding conspiracy theories, while noting that the Pentagon has no evidence of extraterrestrial technology.
Lockheed Martin this week unveiled a full-scale model of the Vectis, a new stealth autonomous drone, at a conference where the United States publicly confirmed for the first time that it possesses weapons in space. The Vectis's unusual design—a wide, smooth tailless body, wings blended into the fuselage, and a recessed engine intake on top—immediately sparked speculation on social media that it involves reverse-engineered alien technology. The article examines the connection between the aircraft's futuristic appearance and the classified history of Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division, which has developed secret aircraft for decades. It mentions the claims of former engineer Boyd Bushman, who died in 2014, who alleged that the US holds extraterrestrial aircraft, but his evidence was debunked. The article notes that the Pentagon's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office determined in 2024 that no evidence of extraterrestrial technology was found. The Vectis, about 10.4 meters long with a wingspan of about 11.6 meters, is designed to fly alongside F-35 jets and perform combat, strike, and intelligence missions. Lockheed plans to build five prototypes, with the first flight expected by the end of 2027.