Northrop Grumman stock: Hermeus deal targets high-Mach aircraft
Published on 11/13/2026 at 16:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSNew high-Mach aircraft partnership
- Northrop Grumman and Hermeus signed a teaming agreement to advance autonomous high-Mach aircraft for military use.
- Northrop Grumman will contribute mission systems, payload integration and autonomy expertise to Hermeus' rapidly developed aircraft.
- The initiative adds a technology-development opportunity while leaving future program conversion as the key investor question.
Northrop Grumman and Hermeus signed a teaming agreement on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to advance a new class of autonomous, high-Mach aircraft for military use. In its Northrop Grumman press release, the defense contractor said the partnership will combine its combat-proven mission systems, payload integration and autonomy expertise with Hermeus' high-speed Quarterhorse aircraft.
Mission systems meet rapid development
The planned aircraft are designed to operate at supersonic speeds and above. Northrop Grumman said its contribution will include electronic warfare, communications, sensing and autonomy capabilities, while the companies aim to shorten the path from emerging military needs to fieldable systems.
The agreement gives Northrop Grumman a link to a rapidly developing aircraft platform and extends its work with newer aerospace entrants. For investors, the opportunity depends on whether the technology relationship develops into follow-on programs and orders.
Northrop Grumman stock was last quoted at 496.30 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 18:04 CET on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Northrop Grumman Corporation
- ISIN: US6668071029
- Home ticker: NOC
- Home exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Last quoted price: 496.30 euros on Lang & Schwarz, November 12, 2026, at 18:04 CET
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