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Joby Aviation Inc. sees significant opportunity in defense sector and announces it intends to produce 500 aircraft units a year.

The global financial landscape is currently experiencing significant turbulence, driven by a confluence of geopolitical conflicts and aggressive new trade policies. Ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the protracted conflict in Ukraine are sending ripples through the energy and defense sectors, while the recent introduction of sweeping U.S.

Defense technology firm Anduril Industries has officially opened a full-scale solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Mississippi.

Joby is moving quickly into military aircraft.

It's not only electric air taxi service that Joby is flying toward.

Joby's recent deals to acquire Blade and partner with L3Harris accelerate its commercial launch while opening a new defense market for the company.

Joby Aviation stock flies on Monday after the company announced two bold moves: an acquisition and a partnership with a major defense contractor.

Joby Aviation (NYSE: JOBY) has recently experienced a significant surge in its stock value, fueled by a burgeoning "aviation buzz" surrounding the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft market. This remarkable ascent, marked by substantial year-to-date and 12-month gains, positions Joby at the forefront of a potential revolution in

Joby shares rose following the announcement. Flight trials will begin in fall 2025, with operational demonstrations scheduled for 2026.

While testing of the new aircraft will start in the fall this year, operational demonstrations are planned for 2026.

Trump's $151 billion "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative is set to begin procurement, opening the door for major defense firms.

ARK Invest's Space ETF trimmed its Rocket Lab holdings, despite its 800% rise. ARK may be shifting to companies with more consistent cash flow.

Leading defense contractor, L3Harris Technologies Inc. (NYSE: LHX) says that it is fully prepared to deliver on the requirements of President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense initiative.

L3Harris reported second-quarter revenue of $5.43 billion, beating analyst estimates of $5.32 billion, according to Benzinga Pro. The defense contractor reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.78, beating estimates of $2.49.

Defense stocks are rallying on Trump's record defense bill, but Q2 earnings will test whether companies can deliver on high expectations.

Aerospace and defense stocks soared in Q2 2025, outpacing tech. Trump's $156B Pentagon bill fuels investor interest and ETF inflows.