Archer Aviation’s Electric Powertrain Tech Licensed for Anduril’s Omen Drones
Archer Aviation has secured its first external technology licensing deal, supplying electric powertrains for Anduril Industries' Omen autonomous drones. The agreement marks a strategic expansion into the defense sector for Archer, known for its Midnight eVTOL passenger aircraft.
The United Arab Emirates plans to acquire 50 Omen systems, driving significant production and localization requirements. This partnership could catalyze broader electric aviation infrastructure development, including charging stations and battery systems.
For Archer, the deal opens a new revenue stream while leveraging its proven eVTOL technology. Anduril gains accelerated deployment capabilities for its Omen platform through Archer's commercially tested powertrain systems.
