Joby flexes military muscle with $500 million defense acquisition

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News Source : The Verge

News Summary

  • Joby Aviation announced it was acquiring Dayton, Ohio-based defense firm Resonant Sciences in a $500 million deal.
  • Joby says it expects to finance the deal with $450 million in cash and $50 million in equity.
  • After the deal closes, which is expected in early 2027, Resonant will continue its existing work as Joby’s dedicated defense division.
  • The commercial division will remain focused on air taxis, the first of which are expected to launch later this year.
The eVTOL company is trying to shore up its defense business with the acquisition of the Dayton, Ohiobased firm.

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