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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP · 2026-09-30 · Importance 56 · Surprise 82 · In source text
The U.S. Navy deployed a second MD-5C Ground Control Station powered by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ MDCX autonomy platform. The system supports MQ-25A Stingray unmanned aircraft operations and was deployed on the USS Ronald Reagan after an initial deployment on the USS Theodore Roosevelt in March 2026. The deployment doubled the Navy’s carrier-based unmanned-aircraft operating capacity over five months and supports future unmanned-systems integration.
Key facts
- The U.S. Navy stood up a second operational MD-5C Ground Control Station powered by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works MDCX autonomy platform, doubling its fleet capacity to operate the MQ-25A Stingray UAS over a five-month period. source
- Lockheed Martin's MDCX software provided mission planning and execution for the MQ-25A Stingray, extending carrier air wing reach and supporting future unmanned systems integration, with deployments including the first on the USS Theodore Roosevelt in March 2026 and a second on the USS Ronald Reagan. source
Impact estimates
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| revenue | positive | realized | — | The U.S. Navy stood up a second operational MD-5C Ground Control Station powered by Lockheed Martin Skunk Works MDCX autonomy platform,… |