US Electric VTOL Developer Expands UK Presence with New Engineering Hub

Archer Aviation has established a new UK subsidiary, Archer Aviation UK Limited, to support its work in the region. The company has recruited Limhi Somerville, a veteran of Vertical Aerospace, to lead its engineering efforts. Archer has also partnered with Anduril and GKN Aerospace on UK defense programs, including the British Army’s Project NYX and the Ministry of Defense’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform program. The move reflects the company’s commitment to establishing a strong presence in the UK market and delivering next-generation aerospace and defense technologies. This was first reported by AeroTime.