Archer Aviation shares surged more than 20% on Monday after the electric air taxi developer unveiled a new autonomous military aircraft developed with defense technology company Anduril.
The announcement came during the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, where Archer CEO Adam Goldstein said the company remains committed to launching its long-awaited electric air taxi service in time for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles even as it pursues new opportunities in the defense sector.