CENTENNIAL, Colo. (Feb. 20, 2026) – SNC, the global aerospace and national security company, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Specter Aerospace, a pioneering developer of novel propulsion technologies and vehicle systems. The collaboration brings together Specter Aerospace’s expertise in ram/scramjet propulsion, vehicle design and avionics with SNC’s proven expertise in mission integration, air vehicle development and air defense systems to deliver a supersonic aerial effects product line designed to meet the evolving needs of modern defense operations.
“Despite significant advancements in air defense technology, many systems are prohibitively expensive, while others struggle to consistently address emerging threats from hypersonic missiles or drone swarms,” said Jon Piatt, executive vice president of SNC’s IAS business area. “Together with Specter Aerospace, we are combining affordability with advanced propulsion and scalable manufacturing to create a solution that allows for widespread deployment without compromising on range, reliability or performance.”
“Today's national security challenges demand that munitions be deployed quickly with increased range and significantly improved affordability,” said Specter CEO, Felipe Gomez del Campo. “This makes us all the more excited to partner with SNC to rapidly demonstrate and field these capabilities, leveraging their scale and mission systems integration expertise."
The jointly developed supersonic aerial effects will provide customers with a range of critical advantages. Designed to maximize affordability, these systems offer a low cost-per-round, enabling scalable deployment to meet operational demands. Leveraging scalable, advanced manufacturing techniques, the product line is engineered from the ground up to ensure streamlined and efficient production.
With significantly greater range than current competitive systems, these aerial effects deliver unmatched reach, enhancing mission effectiveness. Additionally, the designs prioritize reliable operation, meeting mission-critical requirements for consistent and dependable performance in the most demanding environments.
This collaboration reinforces both companies’ dedication to advancing cutting-edge technologies that enhance mission success and national security. Joint air vehicle and engine development and testing are already underway, with initial flight testing scheduled for Q3 2026.
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About SNC
SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for national security systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is at the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.
About Specter Aerospace
Specter Aerospace is a Massachusetts-based aerospace startup building long-range, affordable and effective supersonic and hypersonic technology for U.S. Forces and Allies. Specter’s vertically integrated design, build, and test capabilities enable Specter to deliver cutting-edge solutions quickly and economically. Founded in 2013, Specter Aerospace works hand-in-hand with the Department of Defense to harness next-generation flight technologies to deliver critical warfighting capabilities.
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