Polaris Develops Hypersonic Aircraft for German MilitaryWed 28th Jan, 2026Polaris, a Bremen-based aerospace company, has been chosen to develop an unmanned hypersonic aircraft for the German armed forces. The new aircraft, named Hytev (Hypersonic Test and Experimentation Vehicle), is being designed as a two-stage vehicle capable of taking off and landing similarly to conventional aircraft. Its primary function will be to serve as a test platform for hypersonic flight research, although it is also envisioned to potentially transport satellites to orbit using its upper stage. Polaris has a history of developing hypersonic technology, having previously produced and tested several prototypes. The company states that, to its knowledge, no similar contract for a reusable hypersonic aircraft has previously been awarded to any European or global firm.

Source: The Munich Eye January 28, 2026 14:30 UTC