Ondas Secures $14.3 Million Order for Optimus Drone Systems
Ondas Holdings Inc. has secured a $14.3 million purchase order from a leading defense customer for its Optimus System, as announced in a press release. This order marks the largest single purchase for the Optimus System to date and significantly boosts Ondas' revenue backlog to $28.7 million, up from $10 million at the start of 2025.
The Optimus System, an advanced autonomous drone platform, is designed for fully autonomous data capture across various applications, particularly in military settings requiring continuous, autonomous operations. This strategic order underscores Ondas' expansion into the global defense and homeland security markets, reinforcing its position as a provider of sophisticated autonomous platforms.
Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings, highlighted the importance of this order in expanding their partnership with key defense customers. The company aims to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance critical infrastructure protection, border security, and strategic surveillance capabilities, further deepening its relationships with defense customers globally.
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