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Archer and Anduril unveil electric aircraft for military and commercial use
Archer Aviation, a leading air taxi startup, partnered with defense tech firm Anduril to develop a new electric aircraft for both military and commercial applications. The platform, called Thunder, aims to serve defense missions like logistics and surveillance alongside urban air mobility. Archer expects to begin flight testing within two years.
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The pivot to military use underscores the challenge of commercial eVTOL profitability, but defense contracts could accelerate certification and infrastructure development.
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