Skunk Works .....

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..... Lockheed Martin solleva il velo ..... ma non troppo .....

Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon's No. 1 weapons supplier, has rarely felt the need to blow its horn about its secrecy-shrouded crown jewel - until now.
"Skunk Works," Lockheed's business for developing weapons outside the company's main chain of command, is starting to lift the veil in a sign of fierce pressure to win new orders and protect its brand as military budgets shrink.

Fonte ..... "Under pressure, Lockheed opens up about secret weapons unit" .....
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/ ... 6S20141210
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Skunk Works ... Jeff Babione se ne va e arriva il suo successore ...

Lockheed Martin announced today that John Clark has been named the vice president and general manager of Advanced Development Programs (ADP) – also known as Skunk Works® – succeeding Jeff Babione who will retire at the end of the month.
This change is effective April 4.
"John's extensive experience in engineering and his previous Skunk Works assignments uniquely qualifies and positions him to step in and lead this team as they continue to build on the innovative legacy the Skunk Works are known for," said Greg Ulmer, executive vice president, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.
"He is focused on building customer relationships and collaboration across the business to bring the best of Lockheed Martin to address the rapidly evolving threat environment."

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