Ondas Strengthens Counter-Drone Portfolio With Lockheed Martin Deal
ONDS teams up with Lockheed Martin to add Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF technology to Sanctum, enhancing layered Counter-UAS defenses against evolving drone threats.
ONDS teams up with Lockheed Martin to add Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF technology to Sanctum, enhancing layered Counter-UAS defenses against evolving drone threats.
ONDS lands $40M+ in June orders, pushing Q2 awards above $150M as demand rises for autonomous defense systems and precision-strike platforms.
Ukraine's largest drone attack on Russia spotlights military drone makers and ETFs like JEDI as demand for unmanned systems accelerates.
The collaboration integrates Sentrycs' precise cyber-based detect-to-defeat capabilities to Lockheed Martin's Sanctum™ advanced modular defense architecture to enhance protection against evolving aerial threats WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, today announced a collaboration between its subsidiary, Sentrycs, a leader in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology based on Cyber-over-RF, and Lockheed Martin (LMT), a leading global defense and aerospace company. Under the collaboration, Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF technology will be integrated into Sanctum, Lockheed Martin's next-generation Counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution to protect military forces, homeland security, and critical assets against evolving unmanned aerial threats.
Ondas (ONDS) acquires Cyberhawk for $125M in cash, marking a strategic shift from prior share-based deals and leveraging its strong balance sheet. Cyberhawk brings 232TB of georeferenced asset data and AI-driven analytics, enhancing ONDS's technical capabilities and creating significant integration synergies. Despite a long standalone payback, Cyberhawk's platform is expected to drive group-wide value through technology reuse and lower development costs.
Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) is in the spotlight Monday after the company announced it has secured more than $40 million in new orders during June for autonomous defense systems, bringing its second quarter-to-date order activity to more than $150 million.
New June orders bring Ondas' Q2-to-date order activity to over $150 million, driven by demand for Counter-UAS, Loitering Munition Systems ("LMS") and integrated autonomous defense capabilities Rotron Aerospace's successful SkyLance trial under the UK Ministry of Defence's Project Brakestop advances Ondas' LMS platform and strengthens its position in sovereign long-range strike capabilities playing a key part of Ondas' LMS strategy WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 22, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous drone and advanced defense technologies, today announced that it has secured more than $40 million in aggregate new orders during June for autonomous defense systems, including Counter-UAS ("C-UAS") solutions, Loitering Munition Systems ("LMS"), ground systems and related defense services from governmental and defense customers across multiple international markets. Together with previously announced awards, these new orders bring Ondas' second-quarter-to-date order activity to more than $150 million.
On a recent episode of the Catalyst with Shayle Kann podcast themed around the “electric supercycle,” investor Andy Lubershein floated a provocative idea: military drones, not electric vehicles, may be the unlikely catalyst for next-generation battery technology.
ONDS plans a $125M Cyberhawk acquisition, adding AI-powered infrastructure intelligence, recurring revenue streams and a $95M backlog.
95% cash funded transaction expands Ondas' dual-use capabilities with an autonomous infrastructure intelligence platform combining scaled drone inspection services, AI-enabled asset analytics, and enterprise visualization software Cyberhawk's blue-chip utility and energy customer base underpins strong growth and high-reoccurring revenue in the industrial and critical infrastructure markets Cyberhawk brings operations in 40 countries, 300+ customers, $45+ million in forecasted revenues in FY ending March 2027 with ~95% reoccurring revenue, high single digit EBITDA margins that management believes can expand to 25%+ by 2030 and $95 million backlog WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cyberhawk, a global leader in critical infrastructure intelligence, drone-based inspection, visual data management and AI-enabled analytics serving utility, energy and industrial customers worldwide. Under the terms of the agreement, the transaction is valued at approximately $125 million.
ONDS and RCAT are drawing investor attention as drone tech plays, with each pursuing defense demand through different growth paths.
Ondas will present its unified systems of systems architecture connecting air defense, aerial intelligence, ground robotics, loitering mission systems, and AI-powered command software into one autonomous operational force New systems and integrated solutions launching at Eurosatory include Iron Wave, Dual Shield, MODUS, Scout Cyber-over-RF, Iron Arrow, and LADOS, expanding Ondas' unified autonomous architecture Ondas will highlight its European joint venture ONBERG advancing local manufacturing, deployment, and support capabilities for autonomous drone defense systems across Europe WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 16, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous drone and advanced defense technologies, today announced the launch of new autonomous defense systems and integrated systems of systems solutions at Eurosatory 2026 under its "Autonomy at First Contact" vision. At Eurosatory, Ondas is presenting products and solutions across five core technology categories: Air Defense, Aerial Intelligence, Aerial One-Way Attack, Ground Robotics, and AI Software.
Ondas Holdings remains a risk-aware Buy as revenue targets and backlog have surged, while valuation multiples have compressed significantly since February. ONDS's 2026 revenue target has jumped to ~$390m, backlog is ~$457m, and gross margins are holding near 50% despite rapid scaling and integration. Share dilution concerns are mitigated by revenue growth outpacing issuance; consensus revenue estimates for 2027 and 2028 are increasingly credible.
Ondas upgraded from Hold to Buy, reflecting its leadership in the rapidly expanding military drone sector. ONDS is positioned to benefit from multi-year tailwinds as the global military drone market is projected to nearly double by 2033. The recent execution is impressive: ONDS posted $50.1 million in revenue, over 1,000% YoY growth, and 25% above previous targets.
Modern warfare has shifted forever, and Ondas is right at the epicenter. Q1 revenue skyrocketed 11x. Partnering with AI giant Palantir, ONDS has unlocked a revolutionary kinetic drone-intercept technology, securing a massive $457M backlog. But are you ready for the shocking catch? To fund this explosive growth, the company diluted its shares by a staggering 324% in just one year.
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ONDS gains 23.7% in six months as strong orders, backlog and acquisitions fuel growth, but execution risks and profitability concerns cloud near-term outlook.
Ondas' $4.3B opportunity pipeline across over 45 global program submissions signals strong demand and potential multi-year growth in autonomous defense markets.