Archer announces Omen electric-powertrain supply agreement with Anduril and EDGE
Archer announced an agreement to supply its dual-use electric powertrain for the Anduril and EDGE Group Omen autonomous aircraft.
Verified eventEDGE GroupNov 17, 2025
Evidence notes
- Omen is a hover-to-cruise autonomous air vehicle that Anduril and EDGE Group plan to co-develop and co-produce in the UAE.
- The deal is Archer's first announced third-party use of the proprietary powertrain already used on Midnight; the UAE committed to an initial acquisition of 50 Omen systems.
- Archer said the broader strategic partnership remained conditioned on future definitive agreements, while Anduril described the powertrain as reducing risk for a production Omen variant.
Company context
UAE technology and defense group; public Anduril and EDGE news describe a UAE-US joint venture for autonomous systems including Omen.