Summary and Key Points: As of February 2026, the SR-72 “Darkstar” remains a high-value Skunk Works concept rather than a formal bomber program. -While the allure of a Mach 6 striker is immense, ...
SR-72 “Darkstar”: The Mach 6 Successor to the SR-71 That Could Also Strike Summary and Key Points: The SR-71 remains the ...
Summary and Key Points: Tom Cruise’s dramatic entrance at the 2024 Olympics, reminiscent of his iconic role as Maverick in Top Gun, has reignited interest in the mysterious SR-72 Darkstar, a ...
What You Need to Know: The SR-72, developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, is a proposed hypersonic reconnaissance aircraft aimed to fill critical intelligence gaps in the U.S. Air Force. Expected ...