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Pratt Licenses Hermeus to Produce F100 Fighter Jet Engine

September 15, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Pratt & Whitney licenses Hermeus to produce F100 fighter jet engine.
Agreement aims to boost the US defense industrial base.
F100-PW-229 turbofan engine powers F-15 and F-16 aircraft.
Hermeus plans to use the engine in its Quarterhorse drone.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may signal a shift in the US defense industrial base, with established companies collaborating with startups to meet growing demand for aircraft engines. The agreement could indicate a growing trend towards strategic partnerships and licensing agreements, which may help to increase efficiency and reduce costs in the industry.

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What Happened

US Engine Maker Partners with Startup to Boost Industrial Base

Pratt & Whitney has licensed aircraft startup Hermeus to produce its F100 fighter jet engine, in a move aimed at boosting the US defense industrial base. The agreement covers the production of the F100-PW-229 turbofan engine, which powers some versions of the F-15 and F-16. Hermeus plans to use the engine in its high-speed Quarterhorse drone, and the company’s CEO, Zach Shore, said the deal would make Hermeus the first vertically integrated aircraft manufacturer under the Quarterhorse program. The partnership was announced in an exclusive interview with Breaking Defense.

Source | Originally Published: September 15, 2026

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