Hypersonica

Hypersonica is a mission-driven Anglo-German defence and aerospace company founded in 2023 by Philipp Kerth and Dr. Marc Ewenz after the pair completed their PhDs in hypersonic technologies. The company develops next-generation hypersonic systems for military and civilian applications, aiming to equip Europe with the sovereign technological edge needed to deter military aggression and uphold freedom. Hypersonica achieved a landmark milestone in early 2026 by successfully conducting the first test of a privately developed European hypersonic missile—its SCOOTER system—demonstrating the ability to shorten development timelines from years to months through rapid iteration from design to flight-ready hardware. The company's modular architecture reduces development costs by up to 80%, making hypersonic technology accessible to more democratic governments. Hypersonica is backed by leading European investors in defence and deep tech and aligns with the UK-German Trinity House Agreement on advanced defence technology cooperation.