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At Lockheed's Skunk Works—the secretive lab that developed stealth aircraft—an unexpected breakthrough occurred. During testing of the F-117's radar-absorbing materials, it became evident that stealth was not solely an air-centric solution but could also drastically reduce a vessel’s radar profile, offering critical advantages in naval engagements. Through subsequent research, including experimental submarine prototypes designed to deflect sonar waves, the groundwork for stealth ships was laid.