Ondas Autonomous Systems
Ondas Autonomous Systems (subsidiary of Ondas Holdings) is an Israeli-American defense technology company operating in autonomous drones, security robotics, and counter-UAS, with $400M in Israeli defense acquisitions including Sentrycs ($225M) in 2025.
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Ondas Autonomous Systems, the defense subsidiary of US-listed Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ: ONDS), operates in autonomous drones, security robotics, and advanced communications solutions. The company has made a series of acquisitions in Israel totaling approximately $400 million in 2025, as reported by Globes and the Jerusalem Post.
The most notable acquisition was Sentrycs Ltd. for $225 million, completed in November 2025. Sentrycs specializes in Cyber-over-RF (CoRF) counter-UAS technology for drone detection and mitigation, with its products used by the IDF. The acquisition was confirmed by Ondas press releases on Nasdaq and covered by Globes and JPost.
Ondas represents a unique model in Israeli defense tech: a US-listed company systematically acquiring Israeli defense startups to build an integrated autonomous systems platform, accumulating capabilities in drones, anti-drone technology, and robotics.
Dual-use relevance is high: autonomous drones and counter-UAS technologies serve military, homeland security, and critical infrastructure markets.
Dual-Use Assessment
Autonomous drones and counter-UAS technologies serve military operations alongside homeland security, critical infrastructure, and commercial drone management.
Key Technologies
- Autonomous drone systems
- Cyber-over-RF counter-UAS (Sentrycs)
- Security robotics platforms
- Advanced wireless communications
- Multi-sensor drone detection
Use Cases & Applications
- Military autonomous drone operations
- Counter-UAS defense for military installations
- Critical infrastructure drone detection
- Security robotics for perimeter defense
- Integrated autonomous security systems
Strategic Value to U.S.-Israel Alliance
Accumulating critical Israeli defense technologies in autonomous systems and counter-UAS. Sentrycs counter-UAS technology is operationally deployed with the IDF.
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