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Joby Aviation completed the first test flight of its hybrid defense aircraft, three months after the company teamed up with government contractor L3Harris on the project.

The successful launch occurred on Nov. 7, at Joby's facility in Marina, California, the company said on Thursday. Chairman Paul Sciarra told CNBC that the flight showcases Joby's ability to quicky move from "concept to demonstration" to meet growing military needs.

Joby and L3Harris first said they were collaborating on a military craft with autonomous or piloted capabilities in August.

The U.S. government is investing aggressively under the Trump Administration on new autonomous, artificial intelligence and defense technology

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