First Take, June 1, 2026

Graham Warwick May 29, 2026
Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 on runway
Credit: Hermeus
DEFENSE Hermeus flew its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 uncrewed demonstrator at supersonic speed for the first time May 26 from Spaceport America, New Mexico, reaching Mach 1.21. Canada has selected Saab’s Bombardier 6500-based GlobalEye airborne early warning and control platform and plans to procure six of...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

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