Hermeus to manufacture Pratt & Whitney's F100-PW-229 engine under new production licensing agreement
Why now
Thesis: Licensing agreement secures engine production for hypersonic aircraft
Catalyst to watch: Successful engine testing and contracts
Main risk: Technical setbacks or funding issues
Why it matters
Licensing F100 engine production to Hermeus expands U.S. fighter-engine capacity; modestly supportive for RTX's defense franchise but financially immaterial near term.
Details
Agreement accelerates Quarterhorse aircraft production and expands U.S. capacity to build combat-proven fighter engines LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Hermeus have announced a Production License Agreement authorizing Hermeus to...
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