# Electric air taxis enter military service

Companies developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft are partnering with defense agencies to adapt the vehicles for military surveillance and logistics. The move could fast-track technology maturation and regulatory approval for broader civilian use.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/transportation/967891/archer-evtol-military-anduril-air-taxi-thunder) — 2026-07-20T09:52:21-04:00

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/21/us-military-third-service-member-jordan-attack) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:10:30 GMT
- [BBC World](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c998pzd1e8xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:31:57 GMT