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Joby Acquires Defense Firm Resonant Sciences for $500M

August 11, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Joby acquires Resonant Sciences for $500 million.
Deal expands Joby's defense business.
Resonant Sciences develops systems for aircraft in complex environments.
Joby to combine its tech with Resonant's capabilities.

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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may indicate Joby's strategic shift towards military contracts to offset commercial air taxi development costs. The deal could strengthen Joby's position in the defense market, suggesting a growing trend of eVTOL companies diversifying into military projects.

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What Happened

Electric Aircraft Company Expands Military Capabilities

Joby Aviation has announced the acquisition of defense firm Resonant Sciences in a $500 million deal, aiming to expand its military capabilities. Resonant Sciences, founded in 2015, develops systems that enable aircraft to operate in complex environments, including war zones. The acquisition is expected to close in early 2027, with Resonant continuing its existing work as Joby’s dedicated defense division. This move may signal a broader trend of eVTOL companies seeking lucrative military contracts to supplement their commercial air taxi businesses, as reported by The Verge.

Source | Originally Published: August 11, 2026

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