Let the Race Begin.

The article reports that Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin are teaming up for unmanned combat aerial system (UCAS) demonstration. The U.S. Navy is accepting applications for UCAS vehicles that can show a capability to operate from carriers. For this reason, Northrop Grumman is expected to provide two UCAS-D aircraft, while its Joint Strike Fighter partner, Lockheed Martin, is working with the leading edges of the aircraft, engine inlet and is providing the systems integration.