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ONDAS ACQUIRES DZYNE IN $875M DEFENSE TECH DEAL

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
MON, JUL 6, 2026

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Drone maker Ondas has agreed to acquire autonomous aircraft manufacturer DZYNE Technologies in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at over $875 million. The merger positions Ondas as a full-service autonomous defense technology platform.

Ondas, which specializes in drone development and secure wireless communications, will expand its capabilities through the acquisition of DZYNE's autonomous aircraft expertise. The deal combines Ondas' existing drone and communications infrastructure with DZYNE's autonomous systems technology. Ondas Chairman and CEO Eric Brock characterized the move as part of an intensifying "arms race" in autonomous defense technology. The acquisition reflects growing demand for integrated autonomous solutions in the defense sector. The combined entity will offer end-to-end autonomous defense capabilities, potentially positioning it to compete for larger government contracts. Terms include both cash and stock components in the all-stock-and-cash transaction. The deal underscores accelerating consolidation in the autonomous technology space as companies race to build comprehensive platforms for defense applications.

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