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Archer Boosts Defense Capability with Overair IP and Composites Facility

Acquisitions build on military aircraft joint venture with Anduril

Mission Critical Composites factory in Huntington Beach, California — Archer Aviation has acquired the Mission Critical Composites factory in Huntington Beach, California.

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

August 11, 2025

Archer Aviation is stepping up its efforts to pursue defense applications for its aircraft with a pair of investments to boost its capability. On August 7, the company said it is buying the patent portfolio of rival eVTOL aircraft developer Overair and is recruiting “key talent” from the former Karem Aircraft spinoff. At the same time, Archer has acquired a manufacturing facility from Mission Critical Composites (MCC).

These initiatives are part of the strategic partnership with defense start-up Anduril Industries to co-develop an uncrewed hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. In December, the partners announced the alliance with a view to tapping new demand for this capability from the U.S. military and other allied nations.

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