Joby Aviation builds out defense business with $500M acquisition
Joby Aviation has acquired Resonant Sciences for $500 million, expanding its defense business.
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Source diversity sample: Reuters · The Verge · Dayton Daily News · Joby Aviation · Yahoo Finance · TechCrunch.
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The brief
The deal, announced today, marks Joby's entry into the defense sector. Joby Aviation is known for its air taxi services. Resonant Sciences is a defense technology company based in Beavercreek. The acquisition is part of Joby's strategy to diversify its business and expand into new markets.
The Verge and TechCrunch both note that this is a significant move for Joby, which has primarily focused on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Dayton Daily News and Yahoo Finance both name the acquisition target. The Verge and TechCrunch both note that this is a significant move for Joby, which has primarily focused on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The Dayton Daily News and Yahoo Finance both name the acquisition target.
The acquisition's specifics are not yet fully detailed. The exact terms of the deal and the integration plans for Resonant Sciences into Joby's operations are not specified. The impact of this acquisition on Joby's existing air taxi business and future projects is also unclear.
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Who reported it (6)
- Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million Reuters · 7h ago
- Joby flexes military muscle with $500 million defense acquisition The Verge · 7h ago
- JUST IN: Joby Aviation acquires Beavercreek’s Resonant Sciences in $500M deal Dayton Daily News · 7h ago
- Joby Aviation to Scale Defense Business Through Acquisition of Resonant Sciences Joby Aviation · 7h ago
- Air taxi firm Joby acquires defense tech company for $500 million Yahoo Finance · 7h ago
- Joby Aviation builds out defense business with $500M acquisition TechCrunch · 7h ago
Quick answers
What is the value of the acquisition?
$500 million.
What company did Joby Aviation acquire?
Resonant Sciences.
What is Resonant Sciences known for?
Defense technology.
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