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JetZero and Northrop Grumman develop a blended-wing-body demonstrator

Last observed 2026-10-12 · Confidence 94%

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What happened

JetZero, in partnership with Northrop Grumman, won a US Air Force-sponsored contract in 2023 to build the Pathfinder prototype; its first flight is reported as targeted for 2027.

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