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Ondas Acquires DZYNE Technologies for $875.8M

July 6, 2026 by staff Leave a Comment

The Ondas DZYNE acquisition combines long-endurance ISR, counter-UAS, and autonomous effects under a new operating division for U.S. defense customers. Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) has announced the acquisition of DZYNE Technologies, LLC in a cash and stock transaction valued at $875.8 million. According to Ondas, the Ondas DZYNE acquisition establishes a multi-domain autonomous … [Read more...] about Ondas Acquires DZYNE Technologies for $875.8M

Ondas’ Optimus Drone Secures Federal Procurement Approval via DCMA Blue List

January 29, 2026 by Ian McNabb Leave a Comment

American Robotics' Optimus drone has achieved Blue List status from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), confirming its designation as a secure, compliant unmanned aircraft system for government procurement. The approval positions the Optimus drone within the Department of War's authoritative directory of NDAA-compliant commercial UAS, enabling federal agencies to … [Read more...] about Ondas’ Optimus Drone Secures Federal Procurement Approval via DCMA Blue List

Ondas Invests in Norway’s Rift Dynamics to Bring Low-Cost Attritable Drone Systems to U.S. Defense Market

August 14, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Partnership adds WÃ¥sp platform to Ondas Autonomous Systems portfolio amid rising demand for scalable defense drones Strategic Move Expands Ondas’ Defense Portfolio Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) has announced a strategic investment in Norwegian defense technology company Rift Dynamics AS. The deal gives Ondas’ subsidiary, American Robotics, exclusive rights to distribute … [Read more...] about Ondas Invests in Norway’s Rift Dynamics to Bring Low-Cost Attritable Drone Systems to U.S. Defense Market

Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings

February 20, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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In this episode of Weekly Wings, Paul Rossi and Terry Neff break down the latest financial and policy shifts impacting the drone industry. They discuss how recent political and economic changes are driving acquisitions and vertical integration within the U.S. drone sector, highlighting how companies like Unusual Machines are expanding their footprint with strategic … [Read more...] about Drone Policy Shifts, Counter-UAS Tech and Market Disruptions on Weekly Wings

Ondas’ American Robotics Secures FAA Waiver for Expanded Drone Operations

January 6, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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FAA BVLOS Waiver for American Robotics Advances Remote Operations Capabilities Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) has announced that its subsidiary, American Robotics, received a new Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This waiver allows expanded drone operations over people and moving vehicles, managed remotely from the … [Read more...] about Ondas’ American Robotics Secures FAA Waiver for Expanded Drone Operations

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