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Aug 14, 2026
Joby Aviation Acquires Defense Firm Resonant Sciences for $500M
Joby Aviation has agreed to acquire defense technology company Resonant Sciences for $500 million, aiming to expand its military and hybrid VTOL programs while keeping its commercial air taxi business on track. The deal, expected to close in early 2027, underscores eVTOL companies shifting toward defense markets amid slower commercial adoption.
Sarah Mitchell