Exclusive: Electra Defense, a Prime OEM Example of Dual-Use Taking Off

Electra, which has enjoyed great appreciation and collaboration from both the US military and defense manufacturing giants like Lockheed Martin, has just recently launched its own defense unit, “Electra Defense”. This signals the company is preparing for its predictable growth within the defense industry, where it can operate as the aircraft Prime it was destined to be. With investors such as Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran seeing the potential in Electra, it’s doing the necessary organizational steps to best serve defense clients in the most efficient manner.

eVTOL buzz was fortunate enough to obtain comments from an Electra Defense spokesman about some interesting qualities of Electra’s EL9, which give it a tactical edge over existing military aircraft.

Electra

• Based in Manassas, Virginia
• Founded by Dr. John Langford (former founder & CEO of Aurora Flight Sciences)
• MIT Professors John Hansman and Mark Drela served as Technical Advisors
• Manufacturer of hybrid-electric ultra STOL (short takeoff and landing) aircraft
• 150 ft ground roll
• 1,110 nautical mile ferry range
• 9 passenger capacity or 3,000 pounds of cargo for 330 nautical miles
• Signed MoA with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works® 
• 2,200 pre-orders from 60 plus operators worldwide (valued at over $10 billion)

Electra Defense

• Focuses on Military/Defense contracts
• Military uses of the EL9 include:
  • Last Tactical Mile Logistics
  • Sustainment Support for Agile Combat Employment (ACE)
  • Ship to Shore Transport
  • CASEVAC/Personnel Recovery 
  • Expeditionary Power/Command & Control (C2)
  • Quiet Infil/Exfil for Special Operations Forces (SOF) Missions 
  • Maritime Patrol & Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR)

Electra Defense’s New General Manager

Col. Donn Yates (USAF Ret.) 

• Vice President of Government Programs at Electra
• General Manager of Electra Defense
• Graduated U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School, and became an instructor
• Led Joint Special Operations Aviation Detachment and the largest F-15E fighter wing in the US Air Force
• Harvard Kennedy School National Security Fellow
• Graduated School of Advanced Air and Space Studies
• Graduated Air Command and Staff College, and became an instructor

Col. Donn Yates (USAF Ret.), who joined Electra in February 2025 as VP of Government Programs, is now General Manager of Electra Defense.

At the time of Col. Yates‘ entrance into Electra, he stated:

“I am excited to join the world-class team at Electra and chart a new course for military aviation through the development of the EL9. This runway independent aircraft has the power to provide transformational capabilities to ensure that people and cargo can reach the most remote, contested corners of the world. I look forward to working with the Electra team and our government customers to realize the EL9’s potential to give our warfighters the decisive edge.” – Col. Donn Yates (USAF Ret.)  

Now as VP and General Manager of the newly formed Electra Defense, Col. Yates is speaking about how Electra’s EL9 fits into the military’s desire to make optimal use of the aircraft resources they already have. Educated with advanced degrees in Strategy from both the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies and the Air Command and Staff College, Col. Donn Yates understands the potential for freeing up more expensive and higher maintenance aircraft from roles than can be accomplished by more affordable EL9 uSTOLs. This in turn, would lead to more practical and efficient use of existing fleets. Why not let helicopters and trucks stick to what they do best, and let the EL9 take care of the roles and missions where it serves best?

Donn Yates explained:

“The military can no longer solely rely on trucks or helicopters to conduct logistics missions over long distances, and we need to preserve the efficiency of existing airlift assets. The multi-mission ultra-STOL EL9 is the sprinter van of the skies, enabling the military to execute agile combat employment to deliver people, power, and payloads at the last tactical leg. We look forward to continuing our work with our government partners to deliver this aircraft ahead of the threat.” – Donn Yates, Vice President & General Manager of Electra Defense

Electra EL9 Ultra-STOL (Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft)

• 9 passengers OR 3,000 lbs max payload
• 150 ft takeoff distance
• 175 knots cruise
• 1,000 nautical mile range + IFR reserves
• Hybrid-electric technology
• Robust landing gear for off-runway landings

Pioneering Hybrid-Electric and Ultra-STOL Capabilities

Militaries do not like limitations, and flexibility is a rare luxury on the battlefield. Why be limited to an airstrip far from the objective? With the EL9, you can go as close as necessary. This is possible thanks to a few major features:

1 ) The EL9’s beefed-up landing gear makes it capable and ready for off-runway use. While this would be an obvious advantage for military purposes, it could also come in real handy for civilian purposes such as tourism, or in rural communities with inadequate infrastructure. This shows the dual-use nature of the EL9.

2) The hybrid-electric system of the Electra EL9 provides greater efficiency than a conventional turboshaft. Combine this, with the fact that the Electra’s aircraft is a fixed-wing design makes it even more efficient, and thereby increases the operational range of the EL9 compared to a helicopter. The greater range means less restrictions on which routes to take, and who and what can be flown by air.

3) The 8 electric propulsion units (EPUs) on the EL9 contain electric aerial flux motors from none other than Evolito, which makes ultra-powerful and lightweight electric motors perfect for aircraft. This provides the Electra EL9 with the power and speed to climb out quickly and away from the danger zone.

“The EL9 can take off and land in as little as 150 feet, giving it access to tight, unimproved sites like forest clearings or temporary encampments. Its fixed-wing design and hybrid-electric propulsion deliver extended range, while robust landing gear allows it to operate from off-runway environments.” – Electra Defense spokeperson in a statement to eVTOL buzz

Electra demonstrated off-runway landing in a grass field with their EL-2 demonstrator in August, 2025 at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. In cooperation with Virginia Tech and Surf Air Mobility, Electra conducted flight demonstrations at other locations besides the grass field, such as a 300 foot by 75 foot paved surface for small drones (UAS), and an access road on a campus research facility operated by Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI)

• Research Divisions:
  • Data & Analytics
  • Freight, Transit, & Heavy Vehicle Safety
  • Technology Development & Deployment
  • Technology Implementation
  • Vehicle, Driver, & System Safety

Virginia Tech National Security Institute

• Areas of Research
  • Intelligent Systems Division
  • Mission Systems Division
  • Spectrum Dominance Division

“What Electra demonstrated at Virginia Tech was a first glimpse of how air travel will work in the near future. It was a practical demonstration of how the EL9 can integrate into everyday environments, proving it works where it needs to.” – Eric Paterson, executive director of the Virginia Tech National Security Institute

“The EL9’s ability to take off and land from ships and runways as short as 150 ft mitigates the scarcity of available runways in contested environments. Should a conflict break out in the Indo-Pacific, long-range runway-independent airlift is needed to support ACE and counteract the inevitable targeting of runway infrastructure.” – General (Ret.) Doug Brown, Co-Chair, Electra Advisory Board

Bryan Douglas “Doug” Brown (retired)

• Retired four-star United States Army general
• Co-Chair of Electra’s Advisory Board
• Former Board member of Aurora Flight Sciences (founded by Electra’s founder and CEO John S. Langford III and later sold to Boeing)
• Early Military Career:
  •  7th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
  • 2/17th Field Artillery Regiment
  • 17th Aviation Brigade
  • 158th Aviation Battalion
  • 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
• Commands
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • United States Army Special Operations Command
  • Joint Special Operations Command
  • 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment

Covert Operations: Silence is Golden

The acoustic profile of helicopters makes covert operations more challenging. eVTOL buzz asked a spokesperson of Electra Defense about the EL9’s sound signature compared to helicopters, and how it relates to creating a stealthier environment during special operations.

“The EL9’s acoustic signature is orders of magnitude lower than helicopters, thanks to its smaller, slower-turning propellers. In noise-sensitive environments, it can also shut down the turbogenerator and fly purely on battery power in a ‘quiet mode,’ further reducing its acoustic footprint. This capability allows military forces to approach or exfiltrate with a significantly lower probability of detection, an important advantage in contested or covert operations.” – A statement from an Electra Defense spokesperson to eVTOL buzz

A Winning Combo

Having the ability to takeoff and land just about anywhere with 150 ft (45 m) of landing space, even on grassy fields, makes it harder for an adversary to predict a drop off and extraction zone. Virtually anywhere and everywhere can be a potential point. Combining this advantage with a low noise signature, makes the EL9 a perfect aircraft for the types of covert operations routinely done by special operations teams around the world.

STRATFI: A Catalyst for Scale and Defense Partnership

Back in January 2023, Electra announced that it had been selected by AFWERX as a recipient of a STRATFI award, securing up to $85 million in combined private, government, and SBIR matching funds to develop a full‑scale pre‑production eSTOL aircraft.

Key points from that announcement include:

• The funding supports rapid test, evaluation, and prototype development for Electra’s next‑generation aircraft, accelerating the transition from technology demonstrators to viable, mission-capable platforms.
• Electra’s eSTOL concept is designed to operate from soccer field–sized footprints, combining the flexibility of rotorcraft with the efficiency and performance profile of fixed-wing aircraft.
• The award is firmly aligned with the U.S. Air Force’s interest in dual-use aviation solutions, those that serve both military and commercial missions.
• The STRATFI investment complements multiple existing SBIR / STTR contracts through which Electra has matured core subsystems: distributed electric propulsion, blown‑lift aerodynamics, flight controls, and hybrid power systems.
• The company sees its eSTOL architecture as a tool to support the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) doctrine, providing logistics, power export, and mobility assets to dispersed nodes in contested or austere environments.

AFWERX

• Program of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
• Innovation arm of the Dept of Air Force
• Connects innovators across government, industry and academia
• 1,8881 companies transitioned to Phase III ($7.5 B)
• 2,665 new companies included in small business portfolio of Department of Air Force (DAF)
• Headquarters in Dayton, Ohio
• 3 Hubs
  • Austin, Texas
  • Washington, DC
  • Los Angeles, California

“It’s vital that we ensure new advanced air mobility technologies with dual-use applications are developed and manufactured here at home in the U.S.”….“Electra’s eSTOL technology has the potential to deliver valuable logistics and mobility capabilities to the Air Force. We value our partnership with Electra and look forward to supporting their continued development and future transition.” – Lieutenant Colonel John “Wasp” Tekell, Air Force Agility Prime Lead

 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract

With over 20 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts under Electra’s belt, from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and NASA, the EL9 is poised to become an integral part of the US military and other governmental operations.

Electra was awarded a $1.9 million SBIR contract by the U.S. Army to further R&D in hybrid-electric powertrain, power, and propulsion systems (HEPPS).

Electra will conduct the following:

• A trade study
• Operational analysis
• Modeling and simulation
• Flight test
• Evaluation for HEPPS technology maturation over an 18-month period

“This work gives the Army a clear path forward in understanding how hybrid-electric technologies can support real operational demands, while enabling entirely new logistics capabilities. Electra’s hybrid-electric Ultra-STOL aircraft redefines what’s possible for Army Aviation with its ability to operate from small, rugged sites, reduce fuel demand, and increase flexibility for the commander.” – Donn Yates, Vice President of Government Programs at Electra

Not only has Electra been awarded over 20 SBIR contracts, but it’s also involved in a Strategic Funding Increase contract with the U.S. Air Force. This contract also involves military use of the EL9.

Some of the SBIRs awarded to Electra include:

• Project: Powered Wind Tunnel Test of DEP Blown Wing Aircraft
• Total Award Amount: $1,899,168
• Military Branch: Army
• Award year: 2024
• Contract Number: W51701-24-C-0016

• Project: Battery Survivability and Safety Characterization for Army Microgrid and Electric Aircraft Applications
• Total Award Amount: $249,865
• Military Branch: Army
• Award Year: 2024
• Contract Number: W51701-24-C-0107

• Project: Tradespace Exploration for Lightweight Multi-Application Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems
• Total Award Amount: : $179,098
• Military Branch: USAF
• Award Year: 2024
• Contract Number: FA2280-24-P-0005

• Project: Tradespace Exploration for Lightweight Multi-Application Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Systems
• Total Award Amount: : $179,098
• Military Branch: USAF
• Award Year: 2024
• Contract Number: FA2280-24-P-0005

Future Flag 25‑3: Proof in the Sky

With the STRATFI foundation underpinning its development trajectory, Electra’s participation in Future Flag 25‑3 became not just a showcase, but a field test of progress.

• Electra deployed its EL2 demonstrator in military-structured missions: resupply, medical evacuation, and field power generation, alongside units such as the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing.
• The demonstrator flights were designed to stress integration, interoperability, and mission relevance in austere, tactically realistic settings.
• The results from these flights feed directly into the development pathway enabled by STRATFI: data, lessons learned, and insights about system robustness will guide refinement of the nine-passenger EL9 aircraft’s design and features.

“Working with our Air National Guard partners, the scenarios we executed are a concrete demonstration of how Ultra-STOL aircraft can augment existing platforms and fill an important gap in existing tactical airlift capabilities.” – Donn Yates, Electra’s Vice President of Government Programs

174th Airlift Wing  of the New York Air National Guard

• Based at Hancock Field (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) Onondaga County, New York
• Units:
  • 152nd Air Operations Group
  • 174th Operations Group
    • 108th Attack Squadron (MQ-9 Reaper)
    • 138th Attack Squadron (MQ-9 Reaper)
    • 174th Operation Support Squadron
  • 174th Maintenance Group
  • 174th Mission Support Group
    • 174th Security Forces Squadron
  • 174th Medical Group
• Aircraft:
  • MQ-9 Reaper

103rd Airlift Wing (103 AW) of the Connecticut Air National Guard

• Based in Bradley Air National Guard Base, Windsor Locks, Connecticut
• Units:
  • 103rd Operations Group
  • 118th Airlift Squadron
  • 103rd Maintenance Group
  • 103rd Mission Support Group
  • 103rd Medical Group
  • 103rd Air Operations Group
• Aircraft:
  • C-130H Hercules

109th Airlift Wing (109 AW) of the New York Air National Guard

• Based in Stratton Air National Guard Base (Schenectady County Airport) in Scotia, New York
• Antarctic operations from: 
  • Christchurch International Airport, Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Williams Field, Antarctica
• Major units:
  • 109th Operations Group
  • 139th Airlift Squadron 139th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
  • 109th Maintenance Group
  • 109th Mission Support Group
  • 109th Medical Group
• Aircraft:
  • C-130H Hercules
  • LC-130H Hercules

Strategic Implications & Market Positioning

By combining a major funding commitment with operational demonstration, Electra is positioning in a unique sweet spot. Some takeaways:

• Defense & dual-use alignment: The STRATFI award reflects the Air Force’s intent to invest in aviation capabilities that can pay dividends beyond strictly military missions. Electra’s pitch of efficient, flexible aircraft for humanitarian, logistics, and regional mobility aligns well with that paradigm.
• Bridging prototyping and deployment: Many aerospace ventures struggle to move beyond lab prototypes. The combination of STRATFI funding and Future Flag participation gives Electra legitimacy, and data to justify the leap toward commercial and military deployment.
• Differentiation from eVTOL and rotorcraft: While eVTOL startups aggressively pitch “vertiports” and urban air mobility, Electra continues to leverage the advantage of short runways rather than vertical lift. Its claim: better payload, lower complexity, and a smoother regulatory path.
• Risk and expectations: Of course, the journey from test flights back-to-back to production, certification, and scale is nontrivial. But the STRATFI award, allied with real-world demonstration data, gives Electra some strategic runway (pun intended) that many peers lack.

From a strategic standpoint, this positions Electra well for dual-use deployment across military, humanitarian, and regional commercial markets.

Electra’s Strategic Edge

While much attention in the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector has gone to eVTOL and drone technologies, Electra is carving out a differentiated space with its fixed-wing Ultra-STOL architecture. Compared to rotorcraft and eVTOL solutions, Electra claims:

• 2–3× greater payload capacity
• 5–10× longer range
• Lower acquisition and operating costs
• Faster path to FAA certification

Electra Partnerships with other Innovators in Aerospace

Evolito’s Aerial Flux Motors for EPUs

On October 13, 2025, it was publically announced that Electra chose UK-based Evolito, which manufacturers cutting-edge aerial flux motors, as the source for the 8 electric propulsion units (EPUs) used to power Electra’s EL9 hybrid-electric ultra-short takeoff and landing (uSTOL). Evolito started as an Oxford University research project before eventually becoming YASA (Yokeless and Segmented Armature). YASA later split its aircraft division into a separate entity which became Evolito, while the automotive and other non-aircraft aspects of the company were bought by Mercedes Benz. Evolito has pioneered lightweight and powerful axial flux electric motors, making it no surprise Electra chose these motors to provide propulsion for Electra’s 9-passenger EL9 ultra-Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft.

Evolito

• Headquartered in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, UK 🇬🇧
• CEO: Dr. Chris Harris
• Formed in June 2021 as a separate entity, as a continuation of YASA’s aerospace division. The remaining non-aviation divisions of the company were acquired by Mercedes Benz
• YASA was founded by Dr. Malcolm McCulloch, head of Oxford’s Electrical Power Group and PhD student Dr. Tim Woolmer
• Initial focus on Yokeless and Segmented Armature (YASA) technology for the aviation sector
• Awarded AS/EN9100 certification by BSI
• Aerial flux motors
  • D250:
    • Low Torque, High Speed
    • Peak specific torque of ~16Nm/kg
  • D500:
    • Mid Torque, Mid Speed
  • D1700:
    • For high torque, low speed
    • Peak specific torque of ~56Nm/kg
  • Used in:
    • Fixed-wing aircraft
    • eVTOLs, UAMs, Helicopters
    • Motor Controller Units
      • MC350
      • High voltage supply
      • 400 – 835V
    • Battery Solutions
      • MEPS-HP: Modular Electrical Power System – High Voltage

“Evolito’s EPUs deliver exceptional performance and reliability on a technology chassis with a proven heritage.” – JP Stewart, Electra’s Senior Vice President, Product Development

Axial Flux Electric Motors:

As can be seen by the video below, the onboard turbogenerator will provide the power to charge the battery and provide the electricity to power the EL9’s eight electric propulsion units (EPUs).

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Ventures

Series A Funding

Lockheed Martin Ventures (LMV), was founded by Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) in 2017, and invests in companies that are projected to make head waves in aerospace.  Across the globe, 120 companies have become recipients of Lockheed Martin Ventures’ $400M evergreen fund. Besides the capital investment, beneficiaries of LMV gain access to Lockheed Martin’s engineering experts, advanced tech, research, supply chain, and world-wide business relationships.

Electra was recognized for its huge potential by LMV, which resulted in LMV leading the Series A funding round for Electra. This was announced in January of 2022.

“Electra’s technical approach to sustainable aviation is differentiated, and we are excited to see this concept mature. We invested in Electra because of its focus on hybrid-electric technology. Hybrid-electric aircraft have the potential to deliver operational and environmental advantages over other aircraft, including increased payload and range without gambling on battery improvements. We look forward to working with the Electra team and hope to partner on opportunities in the future.” – Chris Moran, Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin Ventures

“Hybrid-electric propulsion will influence every aspect of aviation. We are excited to welcome Lockheed Martin Ventures as one of our strategic and key investors in our Series A funding round. Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and we believe this relationship is a complementary one for Electra and Lockheed Martin. We’re honored to have them on our team.” – John S. Langford, Founder and CEO of Electra

Series B Funding Round

In April 2025, Electra announced that it had received $115 million in investment as a result of its Series B round of funding. This round was lead by Prysm Capital, and also included the familiar Lockheed Martin Ventures (LMV), which led the previous Series A funding round. Two other aerospace manufacturers and supplier firms Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), and Safran (EPA: SAF) made contributions of investment. Statkraft Ventures, the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), and other private investors also partook in these Series B rounds.

“At Electra, we are on a mission to deliver a new era of aviation, a leap forward in advanced air mobility that is both transformational and practical. The EL9 Ultra Short opens the door to opportunities to establish new commercial routes, connect communities currently lacking aviation infrastructure, and enable entirely novel logistics capabilities for warfighters. We look forward to working with our partners at Prysm to continue the development of this aircraft and chart a new course for aviation.” – Marc Allen, CEO of Electra

“Electra’s EL9 Ultra Short is a game-changing aircraft that unlocks important new capabilities for commercial and defense users. The EL9 is the flagship of Electra’s future family of aircraft that will transform aviation with hybrid-electric technology. We are excited to partner with Marc, John and the team in their commitment to innovating and expanding air mobility solutions.” – Jay Park, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Prysm (at the time, newly appointed Board member of Electra)

Lockheed Martin’s Secret Weapon: Skunk Works

As part of Lockheed Martin Ventures’ modus operandi of providing the companies that they invest in with Lockheed Martin’s superb engineering experts, Electra unlocked access to the prestigious engineering teams at Skunk Works, which is another name for Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP). This partnership was announced in June 2025, and demonstrated that LMV was doing everything it could to ensure that Electra can fully realize its tremendous potential as an uSTOL OEM. Having input from some of the best experts in military aircraft, especially from an institution with such a distinguished legacy as Skunk Works, will undoubtably turn even more heads at the Pentagon. Electra is proving to be more than just a green aviation company building a quiet passenger commuter aircraft that can takeoff and land from vertiports and runways the size of tennis courts. It will be a capable dual-use aircraft that can operate in austere runway conditions, where other fixed wing aircraft couldn’t land and helicopters wouldn’t have the effective range.

Skunk Works

•  Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (ADP)
• Developed aircraft such as:
  • U-2
  • SR-71 Blackbird
  • F-117 Nighthawk
  • F-22 Raptor
  • F-35 Lightning II

“Electra has driven significant innovation in the hybrid-electric space, and we’re excited to collaborate with them to accelerate their development.” – OJ Sanchez, VP and General Manager at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works^®

“Lockheed Martin’s breadth of manufacturing, supply chain and military customer expertise is the perfect complement to Electra’s EL9 commercialization strategy. This relationship will accelerate our speed to market to bring the EL9’s transformative capabilities to our military customers.” – Marc Allen, CEO of Electra

Electra Defense in Formation

Having Electra Defense stand in formation, further demonstrates Electra’s dedication to creating an aircraft that can serve the needs of the Armed Forces. Their solid engineering, coupled with their high caliber leadership, and backing from industry giants like Lockheed Martin, are further signs that Electra’s current is flowing in the defense circuit. Lessons that they make in either the military and civilian roles can potentially benefit the other via cross-pollination. These and countless other reasons make Electra’s EL9 the dual-use uSTOL powerhouse, and Electra Defense a real PRIME example for dual-use OEMs taking off.

We at eVTOL buzz would like to thank Electra Defense for answering our questions.

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More Info:

Electra Launches Defense Unit to Deliver Next Generation Airlift Solutions for the Last Tactical Leg: click where

U.S. Army Awards Electra R&D Contract for Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Propulsion Systems: click here

Electra Completes Participation in Air Force Research Lab’s Future Flag 25-3 Test Event: click here

Magnetic Attraction: Why Evolito’s Electric Motors and Electra’s EL9 uSTOL Will Be An Attractive Combo for Direct Aviation: click here

Helicopter Aircrewmen and Chronic Back Pain: click here

Electra Names Aviation Industry Veteran Donn Yates Vice President of Government Programs: click here

Lockheed Martin and Electra Expand Collaboration to Accelerate EL9 Ultra-STOL Commercialization: click here

Lockheed Martin Ventures Leads Series A Funding Round for Electra.aero: click here

Lockheed Martin Ventures: click here

LM Ventures Portfolio Companies: click here

Electra Raises $115 Million to Pioneer the World’s First Ultra Short Aircraft: click here

Virginia Tech National Security Institute: click here