Archer Aviation has announced a powertrain supply agreement with defense contractor Anduril Industries and UAE defense group EDGE at the Dubai Airshow, marking the first time the company is commercializing its proprietary electric propulsion system independently. The deal will power Omen, an autonomous air vehicle being co-developed for defense and security missions, with the UAE committing to an initial order of 50 systems. The move signals Archer’s strategic pivot toward becoming a systems supplier while maintaining its urban air mobility operations, with company leadership indicating additional partnerships are forthcoming.