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Lockheed Martin
Acquired
The end of the Skunk Works-like aerospace, replaced by collaborative manufacturing
The manufacturing landscape for large airplanes like the B2 has shifted to a piecemeal approach involving numerous specialized contractors, contrasting with the Skunk Works model of smaller, independent teams. This new structure, which includes contributions from major companies and thousands of subcontractors, is likely to define future aerospace projects. As government funding decreases, projects will become fewer and require broader distribution of work, raising concerns about efficiency, quality, and decision-making capabilities. The original Skunk Works ethos, exemplified by innovation and streamlined teams, has diminished over time, transforming into a more complex and collaborative framework that alters how aircraft are developed.
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