Aug 11 : 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 defen

The eVTOL company is trying to shore up its defense business with the acquisition of the Dayton, Ohio-based firm.

The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 and will be funded via cash and common stock.