US Startup Targets Growing Demand For Runway Independent Solutions
US startup Electra has launched a defense division after successfully completing flight tests of its ultra-short takeoff and landing (STOL) hybrid-electric aircraft with the US Air Force. The new unit, Electra Defense, will focus on meeting defense mission needs as Electra continues development of the nine-seater EL9 aircraft. The EL9’s capabilities, including its ability to access austere locations and generate expeditionary power, represent next-generation capabilities for mobility and special operations forces. This development was first reported by AeroTime.