Defense giant L3Harris Technologies and air taxi maker Joby Aviation announced Friday they’re teaming up to build a new military aircraft. The partnership combines Joby’s flying technology with L3Harris’s defense systems expertise. The aircraft they’re developing isn’t your typical military vehicle. It’s a gas turbine hybrid that can take off and land vertically like a helicopter (known as VTOL) but doesn’t need conventional runways. What makes it particularly valuable to the military is its dual capability – it can be flown by a pilot or operate completely autonomously without anyone on board. “The next-generation of vertical lift technology enables long-range, … Continue reading L3Harris and Joby Partner on Military Hybrid VTOL Aircraft with 561-Mile Range for Fall 2025 Testing