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US Company Hermeus is partnering with the Defense Innovation Unit to demonstrate high-speed capabilities through its commercial prototype aircraft, Quarterhorse.Summary
KEY POINTS:
- Multiyear contract.
- Testing hypersonic (Mach 5 and above) enabling technologies including propulsion systems, thermal management, power generation, and mission system capabilities.
- First flight due in 2024.
- The Pentagon has at least 70 hypersonic programs underway including one from Australia.
