The U.S. Air Force’s cumulative support for Joby Aviation’s autonomous flight technology is now close to $37 million after a new award for development work.
AFWERX, the service’s innovation arm, was the channel for the award.
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The award supports development of Joby’s autonomous flight technology and was routed through AFWERX, the Air Force’s innovation arm.

The U.S. Air Force’s cumulative support for Joby Aviation’s autonomous flight technology is now close to $37 million after a new award for development work.
AFWERX, the service’s innovation arm, was the channel for the award.
Anadolu Agency reported at least six C-17A aircraft in a second wave, but it did not independently confirm deployment of a complete battery.
The company has announced an $82 million U.S. government order and a roughly $22.3 million Middle East contract; a separate Air Force award has a $90 million ceiling.
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