Ondas acquires DZYNE for $875.8M, expanding its defense capabilities
By
The Robot Report Staff
|
July 13, 2026
Grasshopper delivers autonomous aerial resupply in contested environments. | Source: DZYNE Technologies
Ondas Inc. last week acquired DZYNE Technologies LLC, an Irvine, Calif.-based defense technology company. The acquisition is valued at $875.8 million and was financed through a cash-and-stock structure.
Ondas said the acquisition will give it complementary capabilities across multi-domain intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR); counter-uncrewed aerial systems (
UAS
); precision strike; mission intelligence; and autonomous systems to address the evolving needs of U.S. and allied
defense
customers
“The character of warfare is changing rapidly, and military advantage increasingly belongs to organizations capable of deploying autonomous systems at scale,” stated Eric Brock, chairman and CEO of Ondas. “DZYNE brings exceptional technology, world-class engineering talent and mission-ready systems across long-endurance ISR, counter-UAS, and autonomous effects.”
“The combination with DZYNE accelerates Ondas’ buildout of the next-generation autonomous defense platform—not through a single breakthrough product, but by integrating complementary, mission-proven technologies into a scaled operating platform,” he added.
Founded in 2012, DZYNE specializes in the rapid design, development, and deployment of advanced systems. The company integrates artificial intelligence into its long-endurance autonomous aircraft and can provide full-motion video and video processing, autonomous navigation, and tracking and targeting capabilities. Ondas said it is an operationally mature business with established relationships across the defense community.
Ondas said it expects DZYNE to generate $191 million in revenue for the full year 2026 and more than $300 million in 2027. For 2026, Ondas is now targeting at least $525 million in revenue.
Founded in 2006, Ondas sells robots, drones, and networking technology through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) and Ondas Networks units. It serves a variety of industries, including rail, energy, public safety, critical infrastructure, and government markets.
The West Palm Beach, Fla.-based
company
last year
closed
its underwritten offering of 46 million shares of its common stock. Ondas estimated that it brought in $217 million from the offering.
Ondas said DZYNE brings three key strengths
Ondas said DZYNE advances its multi-domain roadmap. DZYNE’s
ULTRA
is a long-endurance autonomous aircraft delivering multi-day ISR across large operational areas. The system has already logged tens of thousands of operational flight hours. With DZYNE, Ondas said its portfolio will span stratospheric, long-endurance theater, and tactical ISR.
DZYNE’s IonStrike expands Ondas’ counter-UAS portfolio with a fully kinetic, autonomous interceptor designed to detect, track, and physically defeat hostile drones in flight. IonStrike was designed to to counter the Iranian-designed Shahed-136 class of one-way attack drones and other emerging aerial threats.
The company said it also brings
Dronebuster
, a handheld counter-UAS system that works with IonStrike to form a layered aerial security architecture against evolving unmanned threats.
In addition, DZYNE brings a family of autonomous systems that Ondas said will allow it to support a broader spectrum of missions spanning intelligence, force protection, logistics, and precision effects. DZYNE’s portfolio includes the
Blitz
autonomous Group 1 UAS and
Grasshopper
autonomous cargo glider.
Blitz combines autonomy with 93.2 mi. (150 km) range,
swarm
capabilities, and an open, modular architecture into one scalable platform. Grasshopper can deliver up to 500 lb. (226.7 kg) of supplies into contested or denied environments.
Ondas Sentinel is a dedicated U.S. operating division
Ondas has formed Ondas Sentinel, a dedicated operating division unifying its growing U.S. portfolio of autonomous defense technologies. The company initially intended Sentinel to integrate World View and DZYNE.
Now, it combines persistent ISR, counter-UAS, autonomous effects, and mission intelligence into a scalable organization, asserted Ondas. The company said Sentinel will support larger, more integrated defense programs while using common technology roadmaps, manufacturing, sustainment and
AI
-enabled mission software.
Ryan Hartman, CEO of World View, will serve as CEO of Ondas Sentinel. Matt McCue, the co-founder and CEO of DZYNE, will be chief technology officer of Ondas Sentinel.
Submit your session idea for the 2026 RoboBusiness
Tell Us What You Think!
Cancel reply
Comment
*
Name
*
Email
*
Website
Δ
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.
Learn how your comment data is processed.
Related Articles
Read More >
XTEND secures U.S. patent for autonomous navigation technology
Boston Dynamics brings its legged robots to the FIFA World Cup
Quantum Systems raises $1.2B to expand drone production and deployments
Luxonis closes Series A round to scale physical AI perception layer
RBR50 Innovation Awards
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND STAY CONNECTED
Get the latest info on technologies, tools and strategies for Robotics Professionals.
GET THE ENEWSLETTER
Latest Episode of The Robot Report Podcast
Sponsored Content
In Robotics, Ruggedization Is No Longer Optional
Advantages of hypoid gearing over worm, bevel and bevel-planetary
Daimon Robotics and Galbot jointly launches RobOmni for benchmarking tactile perception and dexterous manipulation
GENISOM AI debuts deployable robotics platforms at ICRA 2026
How humanoids learn to read the room
More Sponsored Content >
