Archer Aviation also announced an exclusive partnership with defense contractor Anduril Industries, aiming to develop an unmanned hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft for defense applications. This collaboration led to the formation of Archer Defense and was followed by an upgrade in the company's price target by Canaccord Genuity. The company further expanded its reach by securing a multi-party collaboration agreement with entities in the United Arab Emirates and Abu Dhabi to establish electric air taxi operations in the region. This makes Archer the first eVTOL aircraft manufacturer in the Middle East and North Africa region. These developments reflect Archer Aviation's ongoing efforts to revolutionize urban air mobility and its readiness for commercial electric aviation.