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Ondas Receives Purchase Order for Next-Generation Tactical Attack Drones, Aims to Leverage Planned ARAN Defense Acquisition to Manufacture Thousands of Systems

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  • Ondas Inc. received a purchase order under its previously awarded "Digital Bat" program to advance the development and production of low-cost tactical attack drones.
  • The order marks a milestone in moving the program toward manufacturing, with the company targeting potential demand for tens of thousands of affordable autonomous systems.
  • Ondas plans to accelerate serial production by establishing scalable manufacturing infrastructure within its Precision Strike segment.
  • The company intends to acquire ARAN Defense to create a dedicated production line, strengthening its ability to rapidly scale output.
  • ARAN Defense operates approximately 4,400 square meters of engineering & manufacturing facilities in Israel, providing capabilities including CNC machining, systems integration, 3D printing, & supply-chain management.
  • The acquisition of ARAN Defense is expected to be completed in Q4 2026.
  • Upon completion, Airobotics will lead development, autonomous capabilities, & mission software, while ARAN Defense will provide industrialization & manufacturing support.
  • The integration aims to combine Airobotics' advanced technologies with ARAN's infrastructure to produce thousands of mission-ready systems.
  • The Digital Bat program aligns with international priorities such as the U.S. Drone Dominance Program, which emphasizes rapid fielding of cost-effective unmanned aerial systems.
  • Ondas operates across four core defense segments: Aerial Security, Persistence Intelligence & ISR, Autonomous Ground Vehicles, & Precision Strike.
  • ARAN Defense is expected to serve as a strategic manufacturing resource across all of Ondas' business segments upon acquisition completion.
  • Ondas is a provider of autonomous systems & robotics for defense, homeland security, & industrial markets, deploying solutions globally.
Company
Ondas Inc.
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