Agility Prime, a U.S. Air Force program focusing on small electric aircraft, is now adjusting its research focus towards hybrid-electric aircraft and autonomous flight. The program aims to bridge the gap between research flights and the acquisition of operational aircraft. Leaders in the program, like Acting Branch Chief Jacob Wilson, emphasized the importance of hybrid-electric powertrains and autonomy for military applications due to their range and performance benefits. While the program continues to explore battery and hydrogen-powered concepts, it believes that hybrid-electric options may have a quicker path to integration into military fleets. Companies like Joby Aviation and Archer Aviation, developing electric prototypes under Agility Prime contracts, are making progress towards FAA type certificates by 2025, contributing to a positive sentiment within the military. Hybrid-electric aircraft are favored for their extended range and payload capacity, with companies like Electra showcasing a range of 800 km. Agility Prime is also selective about signing contracts with new companies, raising the bar for entry as they become more familiar with the technologies and industry landscape.