Archer Aviation Inc. has announced plans to establish a new engineering hub in South West England, marking a significant investment in the UK's aerospace and defence sector. The company, through its newly formed UK subsidiary, aims to build a local team to support its regional operations and collaborate on advanced aerospace projects. As part of this expansion, Archer has hired renowned British eVTOL engineering leader Dr. Limhi Somerville, who will join the team in early 2026. The initiative includes partnerships with Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace, focusing on supporting the British Army's Project NYX and the Ministry of Defence's Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform programme, as well as exploring additional opportunities at GKN Aerospace's Isle of Wight facility.