# Hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft unveiled by Anduril and Archer Aviation

Anduril and Archer Aviation have jointly introduced a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft designed for both military and commercial markets. The collaboration merges Archer's eVTOL expertise with Anduril's defense technology, aiming to provide a versatile platform for logistics, surveillance, and passenger transport. This development could accelerate the adoption of hybrid-electric aviation in defense and civilian sectors.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/anduril-archer-aviation-unveil-hybrid-electric-vtol-defense-commercial-use) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:51:22 GMT