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Wire · operational-macro

Joby Aviation builds out defense business with $500M acquisition

12 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

12 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Aviation Tech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 12 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Joby Aviation has acquired Resonant Sciences for $500 million to expand its defense business, forming a new defense division to focus on turbine-electric, hydrogen-electric aircraft, and autonomy technology for military applications.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Aviation Tech, and 4 sources have reported it between 11 Aug 2026 and 13 Aug 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Joby’s new defense division transforms it from an electric air taxi maker into a supplier with government contracts and near-term revenue. You in aviation tech can now target government programs with sensor and hybrid aircraft solutions.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · first reported 11 Aug 2026 · latest 13 Aug 2026

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