Hermeus

Drone / UAV Fixed-wing UAV

Unmanned supersonic aircraft developer. Completed two successful flight tests of Quarterhorse prototype for national security missions

sources 4 record sources · provenance backfill in progress last checked 4 May 2026 next review due 2 Aug 2026 Suggest a correction

Highlights

1 fact

Tracked signals (12mo) 24
confidence not yet assessed as of 11 Jun 2026
CITE

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Hermeus — Tracked signals (12mo): 24. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-06-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:signal_count

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_signal_count,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Tracked signals (12mo)},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:signal_count},
  note = {As of 2026-06-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:signal_count",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Tracked signals (12mo)",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:signal_count",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        6,
        11
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-06-11; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

What they do

5 products

ProductLaunchEnvironmentStatusCitation
Chimera TBCC Propulsion 2022 Aerial PROTOTYPE
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Product: Chimera TBCC Propulsion. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:chimera-tbcc-propulsion

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_product_chimera-tbcc-propulsion,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:chimera-tbcc-propulsion},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:product:chimera-tbcc-propulsion",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:chimera-tbcc-propulsion",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Flight Deck 2022 Outdoor PROTOTYPE
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Product: Flight Deck. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:flight-deck

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_product_flight-deck,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:flight-deck},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:product:flight-deck",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:flight-deck",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
HEAT Facility 2025 Outdoor FIELDED
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Product: HEAT Facility. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:heat-facility

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_product_heat-facility,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:heat-facility},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:product:heat-facility",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:heat-facility",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Quarterhorse Mk 1 2025 Aerial PROTOTYPE
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Product: Quarterhorse Mk 1. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:quarterhorse-mk-1

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_product_quarterhorse-mk-1,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:quarterhorse-mk-1},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:product:quarterhorse-mk-1",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:quarterhorse-mk-1",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 2026 Aerial LIMITED
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Product: Quarterhorse Mk 2.1. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:quarterhorse-mk-2-1

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_product_quarterhorse-mk-2-1,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Product},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:quarterhorse-mk-2-1},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:product:quarterhorse-mk-2-1",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Product",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:product:quarterhorse-mk-2-1",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Scale & activity

4 deals · $1.5B disclosed · 24 signals

24 tracked signals ▄▁█▇▁ latest 11 Jun 2026
DateDealValue / typeEvidenceCitation
7 Apr 2026 Hermeus Total Capital Raised $466.3M source ↗
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — FUNDING: Hermeus Total Capital Raised. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2026-04-07-funding

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_deal_2026-04-07-funding,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — FUNDING},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2026-04-07-funding},
  note = {As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:deal:2026-04-07-funding",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — FUNDING",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2026-04-07-funding",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        4,
        7
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
7 Apr 2026 Hermeus Unicorn Valuation Milestone $1B source ↗
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — FUNDING: Hermeus Unicorn Valuation Milestone. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2026-04-07-funding

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_deal_2026-04-07-funding,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — FUNDING},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2026-04-07-funding},
  note = {As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:deal:2026-04-07-funding",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — FUNDING",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2026-04-07-funding",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        4,
        7
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-04-07; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
13 Nov 2023 Hermeus DIU Hypersonic Aircraft Contract CONTRACT source ↗
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — CONTRACT: Hermeus DIU Hypersonic Aircraft Contract. robotics.press Directory. As of 2023-11-13; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2023-11-13-contract

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_deal_2023-11-13-contract,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — CONTRACT},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2023},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2023-11-13-contract},
  note = {As of 2023-11-13; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:deal:2023-11-13-contract",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — CONTRACT",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2023-11-13-contract",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2023,
        11,
        13
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2023-11-13; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
1 May 2022 RTX Ventures Strategic Investment in Hermeus PARTNERSHIP source ↗
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — PARTNERSHIP: RTX Ventures Strategic Investment in Hermeus. robotics.press Directory. As of 2022-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2022-05-01-partnership

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_deal_2022-05-01-partnership,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — PARTNERSHIP},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2022},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2022-05-01-partnership},
  note = {As of 2022-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:deal:2022-05-01-partnership",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — PARTNERSHIP",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:deal:2022-05-01-partnership",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2022,
        5,
        1
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2022-05-01; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Deployment sites: searched, not found. We searched the available record and found no published evidence.

Network

8 people

PersonRoleCitation
AJ Piplica CEO and Co-Founder
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Person: AJ Piplica — CEO and Co-Founder. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:aj-piplica

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_person_aj-piplica,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:aj-piplica},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:person:aj-piplica",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:aj-piplica",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
as the leader in next-generation defense aviation. He will ensure our s
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Person: as the — leader in next-generation defense aviation. He will ensure our s. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:as-the

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_person_as-the,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:as-the},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:person:as-the",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:as-the",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
directory with LeadIQ. ### What technology does Hermeus use? Minus sign iconPlu
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Person: directory with — LeadIQ. ### What technology does Hermeus use? Minus sign iconPlu. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:directory-with

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_person_directory-with,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:directory-with},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:person:directory-with",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:directory-with",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
formats with LeadIQ. # Hermeus
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Person: formats with — LeadIQ. # Hermeus. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:formats-with

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_person_formats-with,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:formats-with},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:person:formats-with",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:formats-with",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
Hermeus Contact —
CITE

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Plain text

Hermeus — Person: Hermeus Contact. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:hermeus-contact

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_person_hermeus-contact,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus — Person},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:hermeus-contact},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "fact:hermeus:person:hermeus-contact",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus — Person",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/#fact:hermeus:person:hermeus-contact",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}
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Analysis

Research Report: Hermeus

quick report · 7 Apr 2026 · 13 sources · 2,331 words

Hermeus is a U.S. defense aerospace company developing unmanned hypersonic aircraft and turbine-based combined cycle propulsion systems. The report covers the company's technology roadmap, recent flight test milestones, $350 million funding round, regulatory progress, and market positioning within the defense autonomy sector.

What the full report unlocks
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  • Market implications and peer comparison
  • Risk register and source appendix
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Sources

Searched, not found

  • competitors
  • deployment sites
Cite this dossier

As of dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15

Plain text

Hermeus company dossier. robotics.press Directory. As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15. https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/

BibTeX

@misc{robotics_press_hermeus_dossier,
  author = {{robotics.press}},
  title = {Hermeus company dossier},
  howpublished = {robotics.press Directory},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/},
  note = {As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15}
}

CSL JSON

{
  "id": "robotics-press-hermeus",
  "type": "webpage",
  "title": "Hermeus company dossier",
  "author": [
    {
      "literal": "robotics.press"
    }
  ],
  "publisher": "robotics.press Directory",
  "URL": "https://robotics.press/company/hermeus/",
  "issued": {
    "date-parts": [
      [
        2026,
        7,
        23
      ]
    ]
  },
  "note": "As of 2026-07-23; dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15",
  "dataset-release": "rp-dir-2026-07-15"
}

Dataset rp-dir-2026-07-15 · schema 1.0.0 · data changed 23 Jul 2026

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