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Sikorsky Completes Initial Flight Tests for DARPA EVADE Program

July 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Sikorsky completes initial flight testing of Nomad 100 UAS.
Nomad 100 is part of DARPA's EVADE program.
System integrates MATRIX autonomous technology.
Next phase involves intensive flight testing at a government facility.

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Strategic Implications

Sikorsky's Nomad 100 may signal a significant advancement in autonomous technology for military operations. The integration of MATRIX autonomous technology suggests a focus on safe and reliable mission capabilities, which could strengthen Lockheed Martin's position in the uncrewed aerial systems market.

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What Happened

Nomad 100 Uncrewed Aerial System Advances Autonomous Capabilities

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed initial ground and flight testing of its Nomad 100 uncrewed aerial system (UAS) as part of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE) program. The Nomad 100 represents Sikorsky’s entry into the UAS market, combining advanced rotorcraft and autonomy expertise with AI, advanced manufacturing, and electric propulsion. The system is designed to provide high-performance, lower-cost, scalable VTOL capabilities. According to Sikorsky, the Nomad 100 will undergo further intensive flight testing at a government facility, replicating various multirole missions. This development was first reported by Sikorsky.

Source | Originally Published: July 22, 2026

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