Lockheed Martin officials announced plans to build an optionally piloted scaled demonstrator, about 60 feet (~18 meters) long—comparable in size to a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor —powered by a single …

3 days ago · The SR-72 “Darkstar” has captured the public imagination with its sleek, futuristic design and whispered promise of a hypersonic spy plane that could cross continents in minutes.

Jan 16, 2026 · Synopsis: The SR-72 “Darkstar” concept promises a Mach 6 platform that could compress ISR and strike timelines, complicate radar tracking, and slip through defended airspace by …

Aug 18, 2025 · The SR-72 “Darkstar” represents more than an experimental aircraft. It reflects the continuing race to redefine what flight can achieve. By doubling the speed of its legendary …

Mar 15, 2023 · At Sunday’s ceremony, the film’s sound crew won the Oscar for Best Sound. Maverick famously featured an SR-72 “Darkstar.” While no such jet is known to exist, there have been hints …

Feb 8, 2025 · The SR-72 Darkstar, developed by Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works, is poised to become the fastest aircraft in history, reaching a staggering Mach 6 (4,000 mph or 6,400 km/h). Designed for …

Nov 10, 2025 · Like its predecessor, the SR-71, the Darkstar represents a philosophy of speed as protection—a reminder that velocity itself can be a form of stealth. There is also the question of …

Mar 12, 2025 · While many sources refer to the highly secretive SR-72 project by the moniker “Darkstar,” this is inaccurate. While no official nickname has been applied to the craft, one of the …

Oct 23, 2024 · The Lockheed Martin SR-72, also known as the “Darkstar,” is one of the most highly anticipated aircraft of our time. As a successor to the legendary SR-71 Blackbird, the SR72 is …

May 29, 2025 · But Lockheed Martin thinks it has an ace up its sleeve: the SR-72 “Son of Blackbird,” or, more simply, the “Darkstar.” Featured in the most recent Top Gun sequel, and hinted at in the media …