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Joby, L3Harris Join Forces on Next Generation Crewless Defense Aircraft

Flight testing of the aircraft could begin as early as this fall, with operational demonstrations by 2026.
Joby, L3Harris Join Forces on Next Generation Crewless Defense Aircraft
A pre-production prototype of the Joby Aviation S4 aircraft is displayed during the World Governments Summit in Dubai on Feb. 12, 2024. Ryan Lim/AFP via Getty Images
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
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A partnership between California-based Joby Aviation Inc. and L3 Harris Technologies of Florida could create a new generation of defense aircraft that offers optional piloting—with full crews or autonomous operations.

Joby announced on Aug. 1 that flight testing of the aircraft could begin as early as this fall, with operational demonstrations by 2026.
Mary Prenon
Mary Prenon
Freelance Reporter
Mary T. Prenon covers real estate and business. She has been a writer and reporter for over 25 years with various print and broadcast media in New York.