Defense startup Hermeus secures $350M for autonomous hypersonic fighters

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Hermeus raised $350 million to develop autonomous hypersonic aircraft following successful flight tests. The startup plans its next demonstration to achieve supersonic speeds, marking progress toward military applications that could reshape aerial warfare capabilities.

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Defense startup Hermeus secures $350M for autonomous hypersonic fighters

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