I think this could be a great complement to Scala-native. Right now, the project contributors have to spend effort translating the essential Java libraries that would allow Scala-native to be successful. This could really ease that job for them. It could potentially make all the Java code ever written available to Scala-native.

The other thing it adds is the backing of a giant, like Oracle, which can bring stability and peace of mind to some people, when deciding whether to adopt the technology or not.