Archer to Shape the Future of AI-Powered Autonomous Systems in Aerospace and Defense with Acquisition of Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid Subsidiaries; Boeing to Invest in Archer and Collaborate
- Transaction creates an end-to-end physical AI platform for aerospace and defense.
- Adds a profitable defense business generating over $200M in annual revenue, with operations across 35 countries, to Archer’s portfolio.
- Combines Wisk, SkyGrid and Insitu’s pioneering autonomy and airspace intelligence software with Archer’s leading purpose-built AI foundation model for aerospace and defense, ZEE.
- Boeing to take stake and become a strategic partner to Archer; establishes ongoing Archer and Boeing collaboration and technology sharing arrangement.
ARLINGTON, Va. and SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 10, 2026 — The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR) today announced the companies have signed definitive agreements in which Archer will acquire Boeing’s Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu subsidiaries. The deal will combine complementary capabilities developed over decades in autonomy, electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) – creating a groundbreaking end-to-end physical AI platform for aerospace and defense.
Wisk, SkyGrid and Insitu have pioneered and incubated core autonomous flight technologies for the future that, in combination with Archer’s air taxi, UAS and AI technologies, will bring new and innovative solutions to the market. These companies, with nearly two million combined flight hours, are expected to bring a deep autonomy foundation to Archer’s ZEE artificial intelligence platform. This positions Archer to deliver an end-to-end physical AI platform across commercial aerospace, defense and air traffic management that can lead the next generation of aviation.
Archer’s Founder and CEO, Adam Goldstein said, “This is a watershed moment for Archer and the future of physical AI in aerospace and defense. This is the next big step forward in becoming a diversified platform, rapidly growing our revenue base and bringing scale to our business.“
Source: Archer
