Hermeus to manufacture Pratt & Whitney's F100-PW-229 engine under new production licensing agreement

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    "title": "Hermeus to manufacture Pratt & Whitney's F100-PW-229 engine under new production licensing agreement",
    "excerpt": "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 manufacture F100-PW-229 engines, one of the U.S. military's most widely fielded fighter propulsion systems. The agreement strengthens the U.S. defense industrial base by creating a new qualified production source for the F100 engine. Hermeus will produce the engines using its rapid-build production model while adhering to Pratt & Whitney's global standards for quality, safety and site‑activation. \"With more than 32 million flight hours, the F100 has earned its place as one of the world's most trusted fighter engines,\" said Jessica Villardi, vice president of Fighter & Mobility Programs at Pratt & Whitney. \"By partnering with Hermeus, we are expanding U.S. production capacity to meet growing customer demand while delivering the proven dependability that defines the F100 engine.\" Pratt & Whitney's F100 engine powers Hermeus' Quarterhorse aircraft, which achieved supersonic flight earlier this year - making it the world's first privately developed unmanned supersonic jet. The F100 has powered the U.S. Air Force's F‑15 and F‑16 fighter jets for more than five decades and is recognized for its unmatched...",
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