Ondas and Mistral Sign Strategic Partnership to Accelerate U.S. Defense and Homeland Security Sales for Autonomous Drone Platforms
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) has formed a strategic partnership with Mistral Inc. to accelerate sales of autonomous drone platforms in U.S. defense and homeland security markets. The three-year agreement focuses on marketing and integrating the Optimus drone system and Iron Drone Raider through Mistral's established government network.
Mistral will leverage its 35+ years of experience to facilitate sales to federal, state, local law enforcement, military, and homeland security entities. The partnership operates on a success fee model based on realized sales. The Optimus System provides 24/7 autonomous aerial operations, while the Iron Drone Raider offers AI-powered counter-UAS capabilities with zero collateral damage.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) ha stretto una partnership strategica con Mistral Inc. per accelerare le vendite di piattaforme di droni autonomi nei mercati della difesa e della sicurezza interna degli Stati Uniti. L'accordo triennale si concentra sulla promozione e integrazione del sistema drone Optimus e dell'Iron Drone Raider attraverso la rete governativa consolidata di Mistral.
Mistral sfrutterà la sua esperienza di oltre 35 anni per facilitare le vendite a enti federali, statali, forze dell'ordine locali, militari e della sicurezza interna. La collaborazione si basa su un modello di commissione legata al successo, calcolata sulle vendite effettivamente realizzate. Il sistema Optimus garantisce operazioni aeree autonome 24/7, mentre l'Iron Drone Raider offre capacità anti-UAS basate su intelligenza artificiale con zero danni collaterali.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) ha formado una alianza estratégica con Mistral Inc. para acelerar las ventas de plataformas de drones autónomos en los mercados de defensa y seguridad nacional de EE. UU. El acuerdo de tres años se centra en la comercialización e integración del sistema de drones Optimus y el Iron Drone Raider a través de la red gubernamental establecida de Mistral.
Mistral aprovechará sus más de 35 años de experiencia para facilitar las ventas a entidades federales, estatales, fuerzas del orden locales, militares y de seguridad nacional. La asociación opera bajo un modelo de tarifa por éxito basado en las ventas realizadas. El sistema Optimus ofrece operaciones aéreas autónomas 24/7, mientras que el Iron Drone Raider proporciona capacidades anti-UAS impulsadas por IA sin daños colaterales.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS)는 미국 국방 및 내무 보안 시장에서 자율 드론 플랫폼 판매를 가속화하기 위해 Mistral Inc.과 전략적 파트너십을 체결했습니다. 3년 계약은 Mistral의 구축된 정부 네트워크를 통해 Optimus 드론 시스템과 Iron Drone Raider의 마케팅 및 통합에 중점을 둡니다.
Mistral은 35년 이상의 경험을 활용하여 연방, 주, 지방 법 집행 기관, 군사 및 내무 보안 기관에 대한 판매를 촉진할 예정입니다. 이 파트너십은 실현된 판매를 기반으로 성공 수수료 모델로 운영됩니다. Optimus 시스템은 24시간 자율 항공 운영을 제공하며, Iron Drone Raider는 AI 기반의 무인기 대응 능력을 제공하면서 부수적 피해는 전혀 없습니다.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) a établi un partenariat stratégique avec Mistral Inc. afin d'accélérer les ventes de plateformes de drones autonomes sur les marchés de la défense et de la sécurité intérieure aux États-Unis. Cet accord de trois ans met l'accent sur la commercialisation et l'intégration du système de drone Optimus et de l'Iron Drone Raider via le réseau gouvernemental bien établi de Mistral.
Mistral s'appuiera sur ses plus de 35 ans d'expérience pour faciliter les ventes aux entités fédérales, étatiques, aux forces de l'ordre locales, militaires et de la sécurité intérieure. Le partenariat fonctionne selon un modèle de rémunération basé sur le succès, calculé sur les ventes réalisées. Le système Optimus offre des opérations aériennes autonomes 24h/24 et 7j/7, tandis que l'Iron Drone Raider propose des capacités anti-UAS alimentées par l'IA sans dommages collatéraux.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Mistral Inc. geschlossen, um den Verkauf autonomer Drohnenplattformen im US-Verteidigungs- und Heimatschutzmarkt zu beschleunigen. Die dreijährige Vereinbarung konzentriert sich auf das Marketing und die Integration des Optimus-Dronensystems und des Iron Drone Raider über Mistrals etabliertes Regierungsnetzwerk.
Mistral wird seine über 35-jährige Erfahrung nutzen, um den Verkauf an Bundes-, Landes- und Kommunalbehörden, Militär sowie Heimatschutzorganisationen zu erleichtern. Die Partnerschaft basiert auf einem Erfolgsprovisionsmodell, das auf realisierten Verkäufen beruht. Das Optimus-System bietet 24/7 autonome Luftoperationen, während der Iron Drone Raider KI-gestützte Anti-UAS-Fähigkeiten mit null Kollateralschäden bietet.
- Strategic partnership with Mistral provides access to established U.S. government and defense sales channels
- Three-year agreement with automatic renewal option ensures long-term market penetration
- Success-fee based model aligns incentives with sales performance
- Partnership advances Ondas' strategy to become a next-generation defense prime contractor
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Ondas' partnership with Mistral opens critical government sales channels for its autonomous drone systems, significantly expanding revenue potential.
This strategic partnership represents a substantial commercial opportunity for Ondas Holdings by leveraging Mistral's extensive 35-year government network to accelerate adoption of its autonomous drone platforms. The three-year agreement with automatic renewal creates a structured sales channel into high-value federal, military, and homeland security markets that typically have lengthy procurement cycles and require specialized access.
The partnership specifically targets two key Ondas products: the Optimus drone system (a fully autonomous drone-in-a-box platform for persistent monitoring) and the Iron Drone Raider (an AI-powered counter-UAS solution). These systems address growing demand in two critical defense categories - autonomous surveillance and counter-drone capabilities - both experiencing increased priority in modern security environments.
What makes this particularly valuable is Mistral's position as an established intermediary that specializes in defense procurement channels and compliance requirements - two significant barriers to entry in this sector. The success fee model structure aligns incentives between both companies while minimizing Ondas' upfront costs.
This agreement advances Ondas' strategic objective to position itself as a defense prime contractor in the autonomous systems space. The partnership follows recent international deals, suggesting momentum in the company's commercialization strategy and potential for accelerated revenue generation from government contracts, which typically offer higher margins and greater stability than commercial sales.
Partnership Leverages Mistral's Robust Government Network to Accelerate Deployment of Ondas' AI-Powered Drone Platforms Across Defense and Homeland Security Markets
Iron Drone Raider and Optimus Systems Deliver Mission-Ready Capabilities for Counter-UAS, ISR, and Automated Aerial Response in Complex Operational Environments
BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, today announced that its subsidiary, American Robotics Inc., has entered into a strategic partnership with Mistral Inc. ("Mistral"), a Maryland-based business development and defense contracting firm. The agreement focuses on joint marketing, sales, and integration of the Optimus drone system and Iron Drone Raider into the United States defense and homeland security markets.
Under the agreement, Mistral will support American Robotics' business development by opening sales channels through its well-established relationships with U.S. governmental buyers, including federal, state, local law enforcement, military, and homeland security entities. The initial term of the agreement is three years, with an automatic renewal option and a structured success fee model based on realized sales.
"This collaboration with Mistral accelerates and strengthens our commercial strategy in the U.S., enhancing our ability to deliver mission-ready autonomous systems to the homeland security and defense sectors," said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings. "We are witnessing increased demand for advanced aerial intelligence and counter-drone solutions, and Mistral's deep relationships, experience, and operational know-how make them an ideal partner to scale our footprint in this critical market."
Mistral Inc., based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a recognized provider of defense technology business development, marketing, program management, and logistics services to U.S. government agencies and defense contractors. With over 35 years of experience, Mistral acts as a key intermediary between American Defense and HLS end users and innovative and practical technological solutions. The company specializes in the deployment of cost-effective and practical system solutions, domestic procurement channels, offering expertise in licensing, integration, and compliance across homeland security, military aviation, and land systems sectors.
"At Mistral, we pride ourselves on identifying and accelerating next-generation defense technologies that meet the evolving needs of U.S. government and security stakeholders," said Yoav Binai, Sr. Vice President of Mistral. "The Iron Drone Raider and Optimus systems represent a leap forward in autonomous capabilities-combat-ready, scalable, and built for the missions of tomorrow. We're excited to partner with American Robotics and Ondas to bring these transformative platforms into the hands of U.S. defense and homeland security professionals at a time of urgent demand for aerial security and automation."
"This agreement is aligned with Ondas' strategic roadmap to establish ourselves as a next-generation defense prime contractor, delivering scalable, AI-driven systems for airspace security; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); and critical infrastructure protection,"said Oshri Lugassy, Co-CEO of Ondas Autonomous Systems.
The agreement marks another step forward in Ondas' broader growth strategy, building on recent international deals. With heightened demand for autonomous, GPS-free interception capabilities and certified drone-in-a-box platforms, Ondas is focused on accelerating adoption through strategic partnerships and domestic expansion.
The Optimus System is a fully autonomous, drone-in-a-box platform designed for persistent aerial data collection, security monitoring, and emergency response. It enables 24/7 remote operations with autonomous battery swapping and payload versatility, ideal for large-scale infrastructure and defense environments. The Iron Drone Raider is a next-generation counter-UAS solution featuring AI-powered, autonomous interceptor drones capable of capturing hostile UAVs with zero collateral damage. Operating independently of GPS or external signals, Raider drones are reusable, rapidly deployable, and designed to protect sensitive airspace under real-world combat and urban threat conditions.
Together, these systems represent the cutting edge of Ondas' "Continuum of Autonomy" approach-combining real-time sensing, AI-based decision making, and full automation to support layered defense and national resilience. The partnership with Mistral is expected to accelerate U.S. adoption of these technologies in a time of evolving aerial threats and growing demand for sovereign, scalable solutions.
About Ondas Holdings Inc.
Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) is a leading provider of autonomous drone and private wireless solutions through its business units Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) and Ondas Networks. Ondas' technologies offer a powerful combination of aerial intelligence and next-generation connectivity to enhance security, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across essential industries.
OAS offers a portfolio of best-in-class AI-driven defense and security drone platforms that are currently deployed globally to protect and secure sensitive locations, populations, and critical infrastructure. Operating via its wholly owned subsidiaries, American Robotics and Airobotics, OAS offers the Optimus System-the first U.S. FAA-certified sUAS for automated aerial security and data capture-and the Iron Drone Raider-an autonomous counter-UAS system designed to neutralize hostile drones.
Ondas Networks provides software-defined wireless broadband technology through its FullMAX platform, based on the IEEE 802.16t standard. This standards-based system delivers high-performance connectivity for mission-critical IoT applications in markets such as rail, utilities, oil and gas, transportation, and government.
For additional information on Ondas Holdings: www.ondas.com, X and LinkedIn
For Ondas Autonomous Systems: LinkedIn
For Airobotics: www.airoboticsdrones.com, X and LinkedIn
For American Robotics: www.american-robotics.com, X and LinkedIn
For Ondas Networks: www.ondasnetworks.com, X and LinkedIn
Forward-Looking Statements
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