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Joby's new purchase will be carried out through a stock and cash deal.

Today, Aug. 11, 2026, the electric air-taxi developer disclosed a major defense deal and up to $750M equity offering, raising questions about dilution and funding runway.

Joby Aviation reached an agreement to acquire Resonant Sciences, which will kick off its new defense business.

Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY) shares fell 6% on Tuesday after the electric aircraft developer agreed to acquire defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, significantly expanding Joby’s exposure to the U. S.

Joby Aviation said on Tuesday it would buy defense technology ‌company Resonant Sciences for about $500 million, as ‌it looks to scale its business in a growing ​defense market. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) companies are focusing more on the military market amid ramped-up defense spending driven by wars in ‌Ukraine and the ⁠Middle East. Here are some more details: • Shares of Santa Cruz, California-based Joby ⁠fell 6.5% in premarket trading.

The deal will bring Resonant’s RF, sensing, mission systems and stealth capabilities under Joby, with Resonant becoming the company’s dedicated defense business following the expected 2027 closing.

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