Start-up Archer Aviation will now have access to about $1 billion to work on an electric vertical-take-off-and-landing vehicle.

Escalating geopolitical tensions and a new administration with a hawkish defense agenda have led many startups to embrace dual-use strategies to secure

Archer Aviation's recent $300 million equity raise supports its commercialization path. Read why I maintain my buy rating for ACHR stock.

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft industry is approaching commercialization in late 2025, promising to revolutionize transportation in urban areas and beyond. Morgan Stanley, a top investment bank, estimates the eVTOL market could reach trillions of dollars by mid-century, creating a powerful investment trend.