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Mar 10, 2026 4:00 PM

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky, Robinson Launch Autonomous Cargo Helicopter

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Corp. (NYSE:LMT) company, and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) unveiled the R66 Turbinetruck on Tuesday, an autonomous cargo helicopter built for military resupply and civil logistics missions.

What Is the R66 TURBINETRUCK?

The R66 Turbinetruck combines Robinson Unmanned’s new cargo UAS airframe with Sikorsky’s Matrix autonomy system. It becomes the 21st aircraft enabled by Matrix. The system has logged more than 1,000 flight hours across platforms, from small drones to strategic airlift cargo planes.

Without the cockpit and crew stations, the aircraft features a ...