The Pentagon Is Buying eVTOLs. Here's Which Stock Wins the Defense Money.

Key Points Pentagon priorities are shifting toward hybrid and autonomous aircraft. Archer's Thunder platform is designed specifically for military missions. Archer's Boeing deal could significantly expand its defense business. 10 stocks we like better than Archer Aviation › The Pentagon has spent years testing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and two of the biggest beneficiaries have been Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) and Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) . But if I'm looking for the eVTOL stock with the stronger defense opportunity today, I'm going with Archer. Let me explain. Archer's contract with the U.S. Air Force's Agility Prime program is valued at up to $142 million.