# USAF Expands Joby Flight Testing Contract

The U.S. Air Force, through AFWERX, provided additional funding to Joby Aviation for autonomous-flight operational testing, bringing AFWERX’s total commitment to nearly $37 million and raising the contract ceiling to $50 million. The latest funding amount and date were not stated, so the ceiling should not be treated as funding already obligated. For procurement teams and contractors, the action signals continued Air Force investment in operational testing of autonomous aircraft and may lead to further testing or follow-on procurement opportunities.

- Joby Aviation is the contractor; the work concerns autonomous-flight operational testing for the Air Force through AFWERX.
- Companies assessing the opportunity should distinguish the nearly $37 million committed to date from the $50 million contract ceiling.
- Contractors with relevant aircraft, autonomy, or testing capabilities can use this award as an indicator of Air Force demand and assess potential roles in future testing or follow-on procurements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Air Force (USAF)
- AFWERX (AFWERX)

### Vendors
- Joby Aviation, Inc. (awardee)

### Sources
- [$JOBY received added U.S. Air Force funding that brings AFWERX's total commitment to nearly $37M and raises the ceiling on its autonomous flight operational testing contract to $50M.

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