Electra launches division focused on ultra-STOL hybrid-electric aircraft for military logistics
December 9, 2025 – The U.S. manufacturer Electra has announced the creation of Electra Defense, a new division dedicated to developing hybrid-electric aircraft with ultra-short takeoff and landing (ultra-STOL) capability, aimed at military logistics missions in remote or unstable environments.
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According to the company, the goal is to provide armed forces with a solution capable of performing the final phase of the logistics chain—transporting personnel, equipment, supplies, and even energy to hard-to-reach locations where traditional trucks and helicopters face operational limitations or high costs.
The division’s primary project is the EL9, an aircraft designed to operate in extremely small areas, such as platforms the size of a heliport. According to Electra, the EL9 can carry up to 450 kg of payload over distances of up to 1,852 km, in addition to delivering up to 600 kilowatts of transportable power.
This capability also allows the aircraft to function as a mobile power source, supporting systems, machinery, and equipment in the field—an important advantage for military operations that require rapid and modular resupply solutions.
Electra highlights that the EL9 may complement—or, in certain missions, replace—ground vehicles and helicopters in forward delivery of supplies, increasing logistical flexibility in modern operational theaters.
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