Archer and Anduril: The Arrow and the Sword Unite for an Omen into the future of UAS in the US and UAE! 🏹⚔️

Anduril Industries has unveiled Omen, a next-generation autonomous air vehicle that blends vertical takeoff and landing with the endurance and efficiency of fixed-wing flight. This “hover-to-cruise” tail-sitter is built around a hybrid-electric propulsion system in which a gasoline generator charges onboard batteries that power electric motors, enabling long-endurance missions without the logistical burden of runways or large ground crews. The result is a highly adaptable platform capable of launching from austere environments and transitioning seamlessly into fast, efficient forward flight. In a clever move, Anduril sought help with this powertrain from the experts at Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), which are known for their Midnight eVTOL aircraft.

Omen and a Push from Archer

Archer’s hybrid powertrain technology has been crucial in getting Anduril’s Omen to the performance goals Anduril has deemed necessary for future missions. Omen is the first third-party product, to utilize Archer’s cutting-edge powertrain system.

“We hit a wall when it came to propulsion technologies. … So we’ve been working very diligently over the last few years, looking at new systems, and in particular series hybrid tech, and working with companies like Archer. This capability will become increasingly important in the future, as we expect there to be less and less [traditional] runways available.” – Shane Arnott, senior vice-president at Anduril for the Maneuver Dominance division

Archer CEO and co-founder Adam Goldstein revealed, and confirmed something eVTOL buzz has long suspected. While the Midnight eVTOL is an eVTOL, the Midnight project is really a “platform” that can be incorporated into other aircraft such as Anduril’s Omen drone. This ability for Archer’s advanced powertrain technology to be adopted by third-parties not only will provide Archer with a new revenue stream, but also with data about how to modify Archer’s own aircraft for various products, missions and roles. Archer can take advantage of “new and interesting opportunities” as they come along, and maximize the investments they have already made and will continue to make in R&D.

“While most see our Midnight eVTOL as an aircraft, we view Midnight as a platform that plays host to a wide range of new and exciting aerospace technologies that will be leveraged way beyond our own aircraft. Our powertrain deal with Anduril is the first of what we expect to be many examples of this. For almost a year, we have worked closely with Anduril’s team as we advance our hybrid-electric aircraft project. As we’ve familiarized ourselves with each other’s technology, new and interesting opportunities to collaborate beyond the scope of the initial hybrid aircraft project have been uncovered. We could not be more excited to expand the scope of our partnership with Anduril as we open up a new revenue stream for Archer’s business as a powertrain supplier for next-generation electric aircraft.” – Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer

 “We’ve been working on Omen for more than five years. By combining the Archer team’s expertise in powertrain technology with a little bit of Anduril magic, we’ve been able to mature our propulsion solution to achieve the ranges, speeds, and payload capacity we need to make Omen operationally relevant for a variety of dual-use mission sets. The maturity and reliability of Archer’s powertrain platform de-risks our plans to deliver a production variant of Omen to customers at scale.” – Shane Arnott, Anduril’s SVP of Engineering

“Proud to expand our work with my friend Palmer Luckey and the Anduril team, now together with the UAE’s EDGE, to supply the propulsion system for Omen. The UAE’s initial commitment for 50 systems is a major validation of this platform and our tech. Midnight has unlocked a second business for Archer Aviation: delivering the electric propulsion that will power the next generation of aircraft across defense and commercial markets.” – Archer CCO Nikhil Goel on X

EDGE-Anduril Production Alliance

Developed through a joint venture with the UAE’s EDGE Group, Omen is designed for rapid field deployment: its lightweight, foldable structure allows a two-person team to unpack, assemble, and launch the aircraft within minutes. Once airborne, the platform is integrated into Anduril’s Lattice autonomy and command-and-control architecture, allowing multiple Omen units to collaborate, share sensor data, and operate as a coordinated swarm (similarly to L3Harris “Smart Swarm”). This software-defined approach enables Omen to scale from single-vehicle missions to complex, multi-aircraft operations with minimal human oversight.

Mission flexibility is central to the aircraft’s design. Omen is engineered to support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), maritime domain awareness, logistics resupply, communications relay, and air-defense sensing. Thanks to its modular payload architecture, the system can be quickly reconfigured for civilian roles as well — from restoring communications during disaster response, search and rescue, or delivering critical supplies in hard-to-reach locations.

EDGE has finalized an agreement for an initial procurement of 50 Omen systems. EDGE will eventually manufacture Omen drones domestically, as well as other co-developed UAS systems with Anduril. These UAE-manufactured systems will be made available for civilian and defense purposes to allies across the region. Omen systems for US civilian and defense clients will be made in their Arsenal 1 manufacturing plant in Ohio. Anduril’s has already invested $850 million into autonomous drone technology and Group 3 VTOL R&D, while EDGE will add $200 million in new investment.

“Our strategic partnership with Anduril opens new pathways for EDGE to harness some of the most advanced autonomous systems engineering in the world. Embedding that capability in the UAE fundamentally accelerates how we innovate, build and field next-generation systems. Omen exemplifies this transformation, combining deep autonomy, operational intelligence, and local production to reinforce the UAE’s position at the forefront of autonomous air capability.” – H.E. Faisal Al Bannai, Chairman of EDGE Group

“Defense innovation is measured not by ideas, but by the pace at which those ideas translate into capability. With EDGE, we’re aligning the means of production with the urgency of modern deterrence.” – Trae Stephens, Co-Founder and Executive Chair, Anduril

Edge Group

• Established on the 5th of November 2019 
• Founded by Faisal Al Bannai
• Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• 12,000 employees
• 25 subsidiaries
  • Platforms and Systems
    • ETIMAD holding
    • ADASI
    • ANAVIA
    • EPI
    • POWERTECH
  • Space & Cyber Technologies
    • ORYXLABS
    • BEACON RED
    • FADA
  • Missiles and Weapons
    • AL TARIQ
    • APT
    • CARACAL
    • CARACAL LIGHT AMMUNITION
    • HALCON
    • LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS (LDS)
    • LAHAB MILITARY SERVICES (LMS)
    • SIATT

Short film about EDGE (watch below):

Anduril

• Established in 2017
• Founded by:
  • Palmer Luckey
  • Trae Stephens
  • Matt Grimm
  • Joe Chen
  • Brian Schimpf
• Products:
  • Lattice
    • Command & Control
    • Mission Autonomy
    • Lattice Mesh
    • Lattice SDK
    • Lattice Partner Program
  • Force Protection
    • Counter UAS
    • Counter Intrusion
    • Maritime Counter Intrusion
  • Air Systems
    • Bolt
    • Barracuda
    • Roadrunner
    • Fury
    • Ghost
    • Altius
    • Omen
  • Underwater Systems
    • Copperhead
    • Dive-LD
    • Dive-XL
    • Seabed Sentry

Lattice

Anduril’s Lattice is an AI-powered command-and-control software platform that fuses data from sensors, drones, and other defense systems into a single, real-time operating picture. It uses computer vision and autonomy algorithms to detect, classify, and track objects, then helps human operators make faster, more informed decisions. Essentially, Lattice acts as the “brain” that coordinates Anduril’s hardware and enables autonomous or semi-autonomous defense operations.

Lattice Components

• Command & Control
  • Understand
    • Real-time understanding
    • Turning data from thousands of sensors and data points into useful information
    • Technologies include:
      • Sensor fusion
      • Computer vision
      • Edge computing
      • Machine learning
      • Artificial intelligence
    • Detection, tracking, and classification of environment and objects of interest
  • Decide
    • Information into decisions
    • Processes the information into clear “decision points”
    • Recommended decisions are formulated via deep learning models and presented to operators
  • Act
    • Decisions into actions within seconds
    • Real-time command and control of both manned and unmanned assets in:
      • Various geographies
      • Multiple domains
      • Contested communication areas
• Mission Autonomy
• Lattice Mesh
• Lattice SDK
• Lattice Partner Program

Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2)

Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) was developed by the US Department of War (at the time, Department of Defense), to connect sensors from all branches of the US armed forces (and certain allies) into a common network via artificial intelligence.

Each branch has its own contribution to JADC2:

• Air Force: Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS)
• Army: Project Convergence
  • 6,000+ service members & civilians
  • Multiple branches & multinational partners (5-Eyes, etc)
  • Capstone 5
    • National Training Center in California (land forces)
    • Indo-Pacific region (joint all-domain command and control systems)
• Navy & Marine Corps: Project Overmatch
  • $139.8 million for FY 2025
  • $716.7 million spread across 5 years
  • Project Dynamis
    • 3 Pillars
      • Assured Command and Control (C2)
        • Robotic and autonomous systems command and control capabilities
        • Edge node prototypes developed lead at the service-level
      • Battlespace Awareness
      • C-C5ISRT
• Space Force: Integrated satellite communications and data transfer architectures

“What Project Convergence does is bring every single war-fighting system we have together in one place.” – Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, PC-C5 Deputy Experiment Director, and Commanding General of U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command

US Navy’s Project Overmatch

“The Marine Corps has been moving fast to modernize for the future. To outpace the threat, we realized we needed a dedicated cross-functional team laser focused on prioritizing and accelerating the deployment of advanced technologies to enable AI-powered decision advantage at the tactical edge. That’s what Project Dynamis does in partnership with the Navy’s Project Overmatch.” – Lt. Gen. Jerry Carter, Deputy Commandant for Information

Video: Project Overmatch – Navy envisions fighting with smarter machines (view below)

Project Dynamis

“As Marines, our ability to aggregate, orchestrate, analyze, and share fused data at machine speeds is a warfighting imperative,” said Smith. It is central to our value proposition. Project Dynamis is our bid for success to realize that vision.” – Colonel Arlon Smith, Director of Project Dynamis

Arsenal 1

Arsenal 1

• $900 Million of capital investment made by Anduril
• 5 Million+ sq ft of manufacturing space
• 4,000+ new jobs for Ohio
• 8,500 jobs from suppliers, construction, and other sectors
• $2 Billion a year in projected annual economic output

“Ohio’s history of advancing aviation, aerospace, and national defense runs deep, but what sets this state apart is our readiness to embrace the future. At this critical moment in time, our country needs rapid technological innovation, which Anduril will deliver using Ohio’s skilled, hardworking labor force. The future of American air power will be made in Ohio!” – Ohio Governor DeWine

“Today is a proud day for Ohio as we welcome Anduril and celebrate the creation of thousands of new jobs in cutting-edge defense manufacturing. This investment reinforces Ohio’s position as a leader in advanced technology and national security. When it comes to ‘Made in America,’ you can’t do it without ‘Made in Ohio.” – Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted

“Anduril and Palmer Luckey are world class innovators, we couldn’t be more excited to have them in Ohio, and our state is open for business. Ohio has consistently led the way in manufacturing, and I’m thrilled that Anduril selected Columbus as home to Arsenal-1. This one-of-a-kind facility is a transformative investment and will allow our state to be a leader in developing technology, creating jobs, and strengthening our national security.” – Ohio Senator Moreno

“The future is here in Ohio. Anduril’s investment will transform an empty hangar into a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and provide thousands of good paying jobs to Ohioans. We thank Governor Mike DeWine for his leadership, which has fostered innovation in our state, and welcome Anduril to Ohio’s 15th District.” – Ohio Rep. Mike Carey of Ohio’s 15th Congressional District

“Ohio is elated to welcome Anduril to our state as a cutting-edge manufacturer of autonomous systems and weapons. Dating back to when the Wright Brothers first took flight, Ohio has proven itself to be a leader in aerospace, innovation, and defense. This legacy continues as Anduril builds its Arsenal-1 hyperscale manufacturing facility in Columbus and plays a central role in ensuring our United States military is equipped to remain the world’s strongest warfighting machine. By choosing to build its facility here, Anduril can take advantage of our region’s highly skilled workforce and provide thousands of well-paying jobs to Ohioans. Their mission of hyperscaling weapons manufacturing is not only historic but critical to the safety and security of our Nation, and we are proud to welcome them to our region.” – Ohio Rep. Dave Taylor of Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District

Anduril Omen – The Group 3 UAS pushing above its weight

From the $850 million investment Anduril has made into Group 3 VTOL UAS technology and mission autonomy, Anduril’s Omen has emerged:

Omen

•  Hover-to-cruise Autonomous Air Vehicle (AAV)
• Characteristics:
  • Launch Flexibility (VTOL)
    • Runway independent
      • Launch and land from ship decks, beaches, or remote island clearings
  • Low Logistics
    • Folds into half its size for transport
    • 2 person team can set up within minutes
    • Tail sitter (takes off and lands with tail “sitting”/ being oriented downward)
  • High-Performance
    • Group 3 UAS platform with endurance, payload, and mission flexibility of much larger airplanes
    • 3-5 times the payload of a typical Group 3 UAS aircraft
  • Multi-Mission Flexibility
    • Efficiently swap payloads
    • EO/IR gimbals
    • Advanced sensing and communication
    • Effects-enabling systems
• Resulted from:
  • $850 million of Anduril R&D
  • $200 million in new investment from EDGE
• Manufactured at:
  • Arsenal 1 in Ohio (US market)
  • UAE (for UAE and allies)

Commercial Applications

• Search and rescue
• Disaster recovery
• Network restoration
• Long-term aid delivery in remote areas

Group 3 UAS

Anduril and Palantir

On December 6, 2024 Anduril and Palantir announced the creation of a consortium to provide national security and military AI technology services “from the edge to the enterprise” for US government agencies and its strategic industrial partners.

Exabytes of data (an exabyte or EB is equivalent to quintillion bytes or 1,000 petabytes) from sensors of military hardware such as drones, vehicles and robots are essentially being lost since they are not actively being captured into data management systems.

This consortium between Anduril and Palantir seeks to address this issue through Anduril’s Lattice software system. Taking real-time data from the sensors of military hardware in the field, and transmitting it securely within a data mesh, such crucial data can be harnessed for AI training at government facilities.

The second issue deals with the harsh reality that (according to Palantir) no process exists on a large commercial scale to take such data and process it for AI purposes. Palantir’s AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) which has a “hyper-scale” capability, will by used by in this consortium, to provide the data processing required for AI training, including restricted and sensitive data related to Secure Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAP).

Palantir’s AIP (under this consortium with Anduril), will undoubtedly be used in the VTOL aircraft that are to be manufactured for the military by Archer Defense.

Anduril was co-founded by Trae Stephens (a former employee of Palantir). Stephens and co-founder Palmer Luckey initially recruited employees from Palantir. Both the names Anduril and Palantir originate in the Lord of the Rings novels.

Archer and Anduril: The Arrow and the Sword Unite! 🏹⚔️

Archer Defense had made an agreement with Anduril on December 12, 2024 (6 days after Palantir and Anduril announced their AI consortium) to manufacture hybrid VTOL aircraft for the US Department of Defense. $430 million was raised by Archer, from its long-time investors such as Stellantis, United Airlines, as well as new investors such as Wellington Management and 2PointZero (subsidiary of UAE based IHC). This is aside from the technical assistance Archer Aviation provided Anduril for the Omen hybrid VTOL Group 3 drone.

Archer Aviation

• Based in San Jose, California
• NYSE: ACHR
• eVTOL and hybrid VTOL manufacturer
  • Archer Midnight eVTOL
    • 1 pilot + 4 passengers
    • up to 150 mph
  • Hybrid eVTOL (Archer Defense partnership with Anduril)
• United Airlines, top customer with up to $1.5B order for hundreds of Archer eVTOLs
• Collaborates with Stellantis on implementing advanced manufacturing techniques into aerospace
• Manufactures electric powertrains for drones/UAS such as for Anduril’s Omen platform

“Rapid innovation and scalable production are critical for maintaining technological superiority. Anduril and Archer share a common vision for advancing capabilities that meet urgent national security needs, and we look forward to partnering with Archer to bring advanced vertical lift aircraft to our customers” – Shane Arnott, SVP of Engineering at Anduril

“The Archer team has deep expertise in the rapid design, engineering, and production of next-generation vertical-lift aircraft. With Anduril by our side, and this new influx of capital, we will accelerate the development and deployment of advanced aerospace technologies at scale.” – Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer

United Airlines

• Founded on April 6, 1926
• Nasdaq: UAL
• Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois
• Scott Kirby (CEO)
• Will augment their commercial passenger aviation business with Archer Midnight eVTOLs across Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, and many United Airline hubs and vertiports
• $25M invested in Archer in 2021
• Purchase agreement of up to $1.5B worth of Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft
•  $10M pre-delivery payment for the first 100 Archer Midnight eVTOL aircraft
• In August 22, 2024, United Airlines funded a portion of the $215M generated in an oversubscribed Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) funding round

“Archer’s trajectory validates our conviction that eVTOLs are part of the next generation of air traffic technology that will fundamentally reshape aviation. Their vision for an AI-enabled operations platform isn’t just about eVTOLs, it’s also about leveraging cutting-edge technology to better enable moving people safely and efficiently in our most congested airspaces. Through United’s investment arm, United Airlines Ventures, we’re investing in companies like Archer that pioneer technologies that will define and support aviation infrastructure for decades to come.” – United Airlines’ Chief Financial Officer, Michael Leskinen

 2PointZero

• Subsidiary of IHC (largest listed entity in UAE)
• Chairman: H.H. Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• Institutional Investor in Archer Defense

Wellington Management

• Headquartered in
  Atlantic Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts
• Founded by Walter L. Morgan in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• CEO: Jean Hynes
• $1.4 trillion assets under management (2022)
• 1,922 (2022)

Archer and Anduril Dual-Use in the UK

Anduril UK

• Almost 100 employees
• Headquartered in London, England
• Managing Director: Dr Rich Drake
• Testing center in Wales

Anduril Industries UK announced on May 19th 2025 that it will lead a team of industry heavyweights including Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR), UK-based Skyports Drone Services, and Canadian-based AtkinsRéalis to develop dual use civil and military air transport for the UK using Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft.

This will be Anduril’s debut of displaying Archer’s eVTOL aircraft technology in the UK (the homeland of Lord of the Rings author J. R. R. Tolkien).

The product development strategy of Anduril UK, which emphasizes software, allows for the quick rollout of new systems. This approach has led to the introduction of various dual-use military capabilities, with the most notable being the provision of the Ghost autonomous uncrewed air system to the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD). The initiative would showcase Anduril UK’s dedication to creating and producing scalable technologies within the UK, enhancing existing methods, and facilitating additional investment and job opportunities.

The UK has clear ambitions both for innovation and growth, as well as to continue its leadership in advanced air mobility. This partnership brings together Archer’s leading eVTOL technology, Skyports’ infrastructure expertise and AtkinsRéalis’ safety systems in order to support future flight projects, accelerating VTOL and BVLOS developments. It also unlocks opportunities in defence and civil domains, including rapid, low-emission urban transport and surveillance capabilities for defence applications. Introducing Archer to the UK, alongside experienced local partners, marks a step forward in delivering integrated air mobility”. – Dr Rich Drake, Managing Director of Anduril UK 

“This team marks the next phase of our partnership with Anduril. There’s an incredible amount of opportunity here in the UK and worldwide to deploy dual-use advanced aircraft and we look forward to making it a reality”. – Verity Richardson, Head of Business Development, UK, at Archer

“Anduril UK is proud to partner with the UK Government, working hand in glove to deliver vital capabilities for the UK and its Allies. Our focus on developing and deploying technology where and when it’s needed is at the core of everything we do – from the rapid delivery of Altius to Ukraine to the expansion of our presence here in the UK. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with the Ministry of Defence to protect our nation and our allies.” – Dr Rich Drake, MD of Anduril UK and Europe

UK airspace is home the a large number of passengers and air cargo moving across the North Atlantic.

With Archer Aviation and Anduril teaming up for UAS and hybrid eVTOL aircraft to ferry precious people and goods across the UK, logistics can be made more reliable, efficient, and beneficial to passengers, consumers, manufacturers, and the overall safety and economy of the UK.

Key Facts about UK airspace:

• 3rd largest aviation network in the world, only behind US and China
• More than 270 million people fly to and from the UK each year
• Up to 80% of North Atlantic air traffic passes through UK controlled airspace
•  £22 billion is generated from aerospace within the UK, as well as 1 million jobs
• UK is home to the world’s busiest single runway airport, dual runway airport, and heliport
•  £160 worth of goods transported by air between UK and non-EU countries

GKN Aerospace and Archer Aviation

On the 16th of June, 2025, GKN and Archer Aviation announced a partnership in which GKN will manufacture some key airframe components, including the wings for the Archer Midnight during the ramp up for the Midnight’s production phase. For over a year GKN Aerospace UK’s Global Technology Centre (which is located in Bristol), as well as some other European locations have been working on ensuring the highest level and most stringent safety, performance, and certification requirements are met for these wings.

Cooperation between Archer and GKN is nothing new, as Archer has sourced low voltage Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for the Archer Midnight from GKN’s Papendrecht, the Netherlands facility. In addition to the wiring systems for Archer’s Midnight eVTOL, the Papendrecht facility manufactures empennages, wing components, fuselage parts, and landing gear for other various aircraft (fighter, commercial, and business).

We’re delighted to expand our collaboration with Archer on the groundbreaking  Midnight electric aircraft, building on our world-leading airframe technology and EWIS expertise. This partnership will help the eVTOL market continue to move from the R&D to industrialisation phase, and we are excited to help usher in the future of flight.” – John Pritchard, President, Civil Airframes, GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace

• Founded in 1759
• Headquartered in Redditch, England
• British multinational automotive and aerospace components business
• CEO: Nigel Stein
• Chairman: Michael Turner, CBE
• Supplies low voltage Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for the Archer Midnight (from The Netherlands)
• Will manufacture in the UK and supply of key airframe components for Archer Midnight during ramp phase
• 2 Divisions:
  • GKN Aerospace
    • Aerostructures
    • EWIS Products
    • Engine Products
    • Propulsion Systems
  • GKN Automotive
    • Driveshafts
    • Freight Services
    • Autostructures
    • Cylinder liners, Sheepbridge Stokes
    • Power Management
    • PowerTrain Systems & Services
    • Wheels and Structures
    • Stromag
  • GKN Powder Metallurgy
    • Sinter Metals
    • Hoeganaes
    • Hydrogen Storage
• Global technology centres
  • UK global technology centre in Bristol, England
  • Trollhättan, Sweden
  • Hoogeveen, the Netherlands
  • Additive Manufacturing Centre Fort Worth, US

UK global technology centre

• Located in Filton, Bristol
• Joint £32M investment between GKN Aerospace and the UK Government (Aerospace Technology Institute)
• Hosts 300 engineers from various institutions:
  • Centers:
    • Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
    • Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)
    • National Composites Centre (NCC)
  • Catapults:
    • Digital Catapult
  • Universities:
    • University of Bath
    • University of Birmingham
    • University of Bristol
    • University of Sheffield
    • University of the West of England
  • Companies;
    • Additive Industries B.V.
    • ANSYS UK Limited
    • Axillium Research
    • Blue Bear Systems Research Ltd
    • Exechon Enterprises L.L.C.
    • Frazer-Nash Consultancy Limited
    • Thales UK Limited
    • KUKA Industries UK Limited
    • PXL Realm Limited
    • Renishaw plc
    • Siemens Industry Software Limited
    • Theta Technologies Ltd.
    • TriMas Aerospace

Military Leadership at Archer

Archer Defense has a cadre of retired military leaders, as well as former executives of major military aircraft manufacturers.

“Global defense expenditures surpassed $2.4 trillion in 2023. We believe a drastic funding shift is coming towards advanced aircraft utilizing artificial intelligence.” – Archer Aviation

“The Administration has made it clear: Leading in advanced aviation in both commercial and defense is a national priority. These acquisitions are part of our commitment—we’re working to accelerate our product development to meet our country’s needs.” – Adam Goldstein, founder and CEO of Archer 

Conclusion

With its hybrid-electric propulsion, autonomous flight stack, and field-ready design, Andruil’s Omen represents an important step forward in the convergence of eVTOL technology and AI-driven autonomy. As demand grows for flexible, long-range, runway-independent aerial systems, Omen positions Anduril and the wider ecosystem of tail-sitter and hybrid UAV developers at the leading edge of the next era of autonomous flight. Through the great contributions Archer Aviation/Archer Defense has made towards Omens’ propulsion, and the work Archer and Anduril have spent together on hybrid eVTOLs, Anduril, which derives its name from the reforged sword of Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings, teams up really well with the Archer Legolas, in a common mission for providing the US, UK, UAE, and other allies with secure, safe, efficient, and highly capable dual use hybrid eVTOL aircraft.

Stay tuned to eVTOL buzz for more deep-dives and lengthy articles about some of the most important topics in the eVTOL industry. ✈️

More Info:

EDGE Group and Anduril to Form UAE-US Joint Venture to Develop Autonomous Systems: click here

The UK’s visionary investment in eVTOL and drones: Why Anduril and Archer want a foothold in British skies 🇬🇧: click here

Archer and Anduril partnership: click here

Edge Group subsidiaries: click here

Abu Dhabi’s IHC names leaders for investment platform 2PointZero Group: click here

2PointZero (official website): click here

Anduril Building Arsenal-1 Hyperscale Manufacturing Facility in Ohio: click here

ANDURIL BUILDING ARSENAL-1 HYPERSCALE MANUFACTURING FACILITY IN OHIO: click here

March 2022 Summary of the Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2) Strategy: click here

Joint All Domain Command and Control Data Driven Decision Making: click here

Project Convergence: click here

Navy plans to spend more than $700M on secretive Project Overmatch across FYDP: click here

Project Dynamis: click here

Marine Corps Announces Project Dynamis to Accelerate AI-Powered Decision Advantage: click here

Wellington Management Group LLP Takes $15.91 Million Position in Archer Aviation Inc.: click here

GKN Aerospace and Archer announce expanded collaboration for manufacture of key airframe components in the UK: click here

UK global technology centre: click here

GKN Additive Manufacturing Centre Fort Worth, US: click here

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