Defense department doubles contract to test Joby Aviation's 'air taxis' for military use

Joby Aviation on Wednesday said that the Department of Defense more than doubled a contract for testing of its "air taxis" for military use. Defense now plans to spend up to $75 million to test Joby's electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for non-combat uses such as resupply, relocation of personnel and emergency medical response. A previous contract signed with the Air Force in April 2020 was for $30 million. Testing will now be done by the Army, Navy and Marines, as well. Joby's piloted…