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Joby Aviation Acquires Resonant Sciences for $500 Million

August 12, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Joby Aviation acquires Resonant Sciences for $500 million.
Deal expands Joby's defense business with immediate scale.
Resonant Sciences generates over $100 million in trailing revenue.
Acquisition combines complementary technologies for autonomous systems.

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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may signal Joby Aviation's growing commitment to the defense sector, which could strengthen its position as a supplier for national security programs. The combination of Joby's aerospace engineering and Resonant's advanced radio-frequency capabilities suggests a focus on developing software-defined autonomous systems, which could accelerate the deployment of autonomous defense platforms.

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What Happened

Electric Aircraft Developer Expands Defense Business with Strategic Acquisition

Joby Aviation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire defense contractor Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, expanding its military portfolio and delivering immediate scale to its defense business. The acquisition pairs Joby’s aerospace engineering and electric propulsion technology with Resonant’s advanced radio-frequency and mission systems capabilities, accelerating the development of autonomous systems for national security environments. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, according to Aviation News Daily.

Source | Originally Published: August 12, 2026

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