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• Thomas Sleightholm
Joby Aviation will acquire Ohio-based defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, expanding beyond its commercial electric air taxi program. The transaction is expected to close in 2027 and will bring Resonant’s RF, sensing, mission systems and stealth capabilities into a standalone Joby defense business.
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Joby Aviation will acquire Ohio-based defense technology company Resonant Sciences for approximately $500 million, expanding beyond its commercial electric air taxi program. The transaction is expected to close in 2027 and will bring Resonant’s RF, sensing, mission systems and stealth capabilities into a standalone Joby defense business.
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