Archer Aviation said on 7 August that it has acquired Overair’s patent portfolio and key engineering staff, as well as a 60,000-square-foot manufacturing site from Mission Critical Composites, to accelerate development of its next-generation electric aircraft for military customers. The company described the twin deals as strategic steps to expand intellectual property, secure specialized talent and add production capacity at a time when U.S. defense agencies are seeking quieter, more agile aircraft for logistics and reconnaissance missions. Financial terms were not disclosed.