Archer Closes Acquisitions to Boost Defense Activity

Archer strengthens defence aircraft development with two acquisitions

Archer Aviation has announced two strategic acquisitions aimed at advancing its next-generation defence aircraft development.The post Archer strengthens defence aircraft development with two acquisitions appeared first on Airport Technology.

Archer boosts defence capabilities with strategic acquisitions

Archer has made two acquisition to boost its capabilities and help advance the development of its next-generation eVTOL defence aircraft.

Archer Aviation Acquires Overair Patents and Mission Critical Composites Facility — Global Defense Insight

Archer Aviation announces two defense acquisitions to expand its defence capabilities. These acquisitions are aimed at accelerating the development of its next-generation VTOL aircrafts. The move strengthens the company’s position in defence productions as demand for advanced aerial systems grows. Strategic Acquisitions to Drive VTOL Innovation The acquisitions build on Archer’s December 2024 partnership with defense company Anduril. The 2024 pa…

Archer Aviation Expands Defense Program

Archer Aviation, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) and air-taxi aircraft manufacturer, announced on Thursday a slate of acquisitions related to its defense program. As part of the announcement, Archer acquired a patent portfolio from Overair, an electric aerial mobility manufacturer, as well as hired multiple critical employees related to the patents. Overair is a spinoff of Karem Aircraft, developers of advanced fixed-wing and r…

Archer closes acquisitions to boost defense activity

Archer Aviation has completed the acquisition of a number of assets to boost its activity in the field of defense, the company reported on August 7, 2025.  These include a patent portfolio from Overair, a spin-off of California-based Karem Aircraft.   At this stage, it is unclear what the implications of this sale will be for Overair’s own advanced air mobility program and whether this is a full takeover.   Over the last few years, Overair has b…

Archer Acquires Overair IP and Mission Critical Composites Facility in Latest Development to its Defense Program - eVTOL Insights

These acquisitions build on Archer’s partnership with Anduril and $1.3B in capital raised to pursue both defense and commercial opportunities.