Hermeus Partners with Northrop Grumman for High-Speed Drone Development

• •Hermeus partners with Northrop Grumman to enhance its Quarterhorse drone capabilities.
• •The collaboration aims to achieve speeds over Mach 3 for military applications.
• •Flight testing is expected to start in summer 2027.

Hermeus has announced a strategic partnership with Northrop Grumman to enhance the capabilities of its Quarterhorse drone program. Northrop Grumman will supply integrated mission systems design, development, integration, and sustainment for the aircraft, which aims to achieve speeds exceeding Mach 3. This collaboration is expected to improve the drone's operational capabilities, allowing it to perform complex missions with advanced technology in sensing, communications, and command and control. Hermeus, founded in 2018, is focused on developing high-speed, reusable unmanned aircraft for military applications, with significant interest from the Pentagon. The partnership also includes the integration of autonomy software from Anduril and the use of Pratt & Whitney's F100 engine. Flight testing is anticipated to begin in summer 2027, with a focus on mission systems integration.