What Happened
Defense Giant Joins Startup to Develop High-Speed Drone Capabilities
Hermeus, a startup developing high-speed drones, has partnered with Northrop Grumman to supply mission systems for its Quarterhorse drone. The partnership aims to enhance the drone’s capabilities, including sensing, communications, navigation, and command and control. Hermeus CEO Zach Shore stated that the addition of Northrop Grumman’s battle-tested mission systems will help field operational capability faster. The Quarterhorse drone has already achieved supersonic flight and is being developed with funding from the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.