Archer Aviation, United Airlines, Anduril Industries, and Stellantis are engaged in a partnership to develop autonomous defense platforms, including a potential $1 billion purchase agreement.

The entities involved

• Archer Aviation →

  American electric aircraft manufacturer

  • Archer Aviation and United Airlines plan to launch air taxi services using Archer's Midnight eVTOL in Manhattan.Sun 01:29
  • Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are vying for U.S. government defense contracts while conducting testing and operations at Edwards Air Force Base.Sat 22:25
• United Airlines →

  American airline

  • United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Mon 17:19
  • War in Iran caused oil prices to skyrocket, leading to increased fuel costs due to regional instability in the Hormuz area.Sat 21:46
• Anduril Industries →

  American defense contractor

  • US defense contractors, including Lockheed Martin and Anduril, are advocating for European defense autonomy across multiple countries.Mon 08:05
  • Edgars Rinkēvičs met with Anduril Industries to discuss acquiring missiles and strengthening economic ties with the US.Fri 23:12

Related events

• Boeing, BAE Systems, and Anduril Industries are developing collaborative platforms and contesting bids for next-stage defense contracts.Jun 29