Overview
- Archer will provide its in-house electric powertrain, including proprietary battery and motor systems, for Anduril and EDGE’s Omen autonomous hover‑to‑cruise aircraft, with the deal unveiled at the Dubai Airshow.
- The arrangement is Archer’s first third‑party application of its propulsion technology and is intended to open a new sales channel beyond its Midnight eVTOL.
- The United Arab Emirates has issued an initial commitment for 50 Omen systems, and the Anduril‑EDGE venture is targeting full‑rate production by 2028.
- Archer says it expects to begin generating revenue in Q1 2026 as it monetizes components for defense use, positioning its Midnight platform as a technology base rather than only an aircraft.
- The powertrain is manufactured in U.S. facilities and has undergone safety testing, including 50‑foot battery drop tests and NASA collaboration; Archer remains prerevenue with over $2 billion in liquidity after a $650 million equity raise, and its shares dipped on dilution concerns before ticking higher after hours.