EL9

Electra launches new unit to deliver EL9 for U.S. military

Dec 3, 2025

Electra announced on December 3 the creation of “Electra Defense,” a new business unit aimed at advancing the company’s work with the U.S. military...

U.S. Army taps Electra for hybrid-electric aircraft

Jul 1, 2025

Electra.aero, Inc. has secured a $1.9 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Army to advance its hybrid-electric powertrain and propulsion...

Skunk Works joins Electra to develop hybrid EL9 plane

Jun 24, 2025

Lockheed Martin’s legendary Skunk Works division has signed a memorandum of understanding with Electra to advance the development of the EL9, a hybrid-electric ultra-short...

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