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Joby Aviation Acquires Resonant Sciences

Key Takeaways
  • Joby Aviation acquires Resonant Sciences for $500 million.
  • Resonant brings classified infrastructure and established defense programs.
  • The acquisition expands Joby's defense business and creates a scaled growth platform.
  • Resonant will operate under its current name and leadership.
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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may signal Joby Aviation's intent to significantly expand its defense business, leveraging Resonant's established capabilities and customer relationships. The combination could accelerate the development of autonomous systems for defense customers and create new opportunities in adjacent markets.

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What Happened

Electric Air Taxi Leader Expands Defense Capabilities

Joby Aviation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, a defense technology company, for approximately $500 million. The acquisition will expand Joby’s defense business and create a scaled growth platform, delivering immediate scale through a rapidly growing and EBITDA-positive business. Resonant brings classified infrastructure, qualified products, and established production operations, as well as a deeply experienced technical team. The combination is expected to accelerate the development of autonomous systems for defense customers and create new opportunities in adjacent markets, as reported by Aerospace Manufacturing and Design.

Source | Originally Published: August 13, 2026

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Joby Aviation Acquires Resonant Sciences

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Key Takeaways
  • Joby Aviation acquires Resonant Sciences for $500 million.
  • Resonant brings classified infrastructure and established defense programs.
  • The acquisition expands Joby's defense business and creates a scaled growth platform.
  • Resonant will operate under its current name and leadership.
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Strategic Implications

This acquisition may signal Joby Aviation's intent to significantly expand its defense business, leveraging Resonant's established capabilities and customer relationships. The combination could accelerate the development of autonomous systems for defense customers and create new opportunities in adjacent markets.

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What Happened

Electric Air Taxi Leader Expands Defense Capabilities

Joby Aviation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, a defense technology company, for approximately $500 million. The acquisition will expand Joby’s defense business and create a scaled growth platform, delivering immediate scale through a rapidly growing and EBITDA-positive business. Resonant brings classified infrastructure, qualified products, and established production operations, as well as a deeply experienced technical team. The combination is expected to accelerate the development of autonomous systems for defense customers and create new opportunities in adjacent markets, as reported by Aerospace Manufacturing and Design.

Source | Originally Published: August 13, 2026

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