Lockheed, XTEND Test New Drone Control Concept for Future Joint Ops

A new collaboration between Lockheed Martin and XTEND aims to reshape how drones are controlled on the battlefield, turning missions that once needed multiple operators into a single, streamlined interface.

The partnership will integrate Skunk Works’ MDCX autonomy platform with XTEND’s XOS operating system. Skunk Works is a subsidiary of Lockheed.

The goal: create a Multi-Class MDCX workstation that will allow one operator to control and manage multiple classes of drones simultaneously.

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