France, June 19 -- Lockheed Martin Skunk Works(R) and Electra.aero Inc. ("Electra") signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities for Electra's EL9 ultra-short takeoff and landing (Ultra-STOL) aircraft. Lockheed Martin, one of the world's largest aerospace and defense companies, will collaborate with Electra to explore ways to accelerate the development of the EL9 in areas including digital engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sustainment and global business development.Additionally, the Skunk Works and Electra teams will assess opportunities for potential programs of record with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and global customers.The Electra EL9 will transform commercial and military aviation for applications inc...