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Skunk Works Unveils 3D-Printed Attack Drone

June 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Skunk Works reveals 3D-printed one-way attack drone.
Partnership with Divergent Technologies on Project Dragonfly.
Drone has 9 ft. span and 400 lb. gross weight.
Jet-powered, additively manufactured, and robotically assembled.

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Strategic Implications

This unveiling may indicate a significant advancement in additive manufacturing for defense applications. The partnership between Skunk Works and Divergent Technologies suggests a growing interest in collaborative innovation, which could lead to more efficient and cost-effective production methods for complex aerospace systems.

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What Happened

Lockheed Martin Partners With Divergent On Additive Manufacturing Project

Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works has unveiled a 3D-printed one-way attack drone, developed in partnership with Divergent Technologies as part of Project Dragonfly. The drone features a 9 ft. span and a gross weight of 400 lb., and is jet-powered, additively manufactured, and robotically assembled. This joint manufacturing demonstration showcases the potential of additive manufacturing in producing complex aerospace systems. The project was first reported by Aviation Week.

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