Ondas Holdings Launches Ondas Capital Expected to Deploy $150 Million to Accelerate Global Defense and Security Technologies
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) has announced the launch of Ondas Capital, a new business unit focused on accelerating global deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems for Allied defense and security markets. The company plans to deploy $150 million over the next two years, with investments beginning in Q4 2025.
The initiative will be led by James Acuna, a former CIA field operations veteran with 30 years of international security experience. Ondas Capital will combine advisory services with direct investments, initially focusing on Eastern Europe, particularly Ukraine, while building connections to Allied markets in the US and Europe.
The company plans to establish a European headquarters with presence in Estonia, Ukraine, and the UK, targeting investments in unmanned aerial and ground robotics, advanced simulation, and AI solutions for autonomous operations.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) ha annunciato la creazione di Ondas Capital, una nuova divisione dedicata ad accelerare la diffusione globale di sistemi senza pilota e autonomi per i mercati della difesa e sicurezza alleati. L’azienda prevede di investire 150 milioni di dollari nei prossimi due anni, con i primi impegni finanziari a partire dal quarto trimestre 2025.
La iniziativa sarà guidata da James Acuna, veterano delle operazioni sul campo della CIA con 30 anni di esperienza in sicurezza internazionale. Ondas Capital offrirà consulenza e investimenti diretti, concentrandosi inizialmente sull’Europa orientale, in particolare sull’Ucraina, e sviluppando paralleli legami con i mercati alleati di Stati Uniti ed Europa.
L’azienda intende istituire una sede europea con presenza in Estonia, Ucraina e Regno Unito, puntando su investimenti in droni e robotica terrestre senza pilota, simulazione avanzata e soluzioni di intelligenza artificiale per operazioni autonome.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) ha anunciado el lanzamiento de Ondas Capital, una nueva unidad empresarial orientada a acelerar el despliegue global de sistemas no tripulados y autónomos para los mercados aliados de defensa y seguridad. La compañía planea invertir 150 millones de dólares en los próximos dos años, con inversiones que comenzarán en el cuarto trimestre de 2025.
La iniciativa estará dirigida por James Acuna, veterano de operaciones de campo de la CIA con 30 años de experiencia en seguridad internacional. Ondas Capital combinará servicios de asesoría con inversiones directas, enfocándose inicialmente en Europa del Este, especialmente en Ucrania, mientras establece vínculos con los mercados aliados en EE. UU. y Europa.
La compañía planea establecer una sede europea con presencia en Estonia, Ucrania y el Reino Unido, apuntando a inversiones en aeronaves y robótica terrestre no tripuladas, simulación avanzada y soluciones de IA para operaciones autónomas.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS)는 연합군의 방위 및 보안 시장을 위한 무인·자율 시스템의 글로벌 배치를 가속화하기 위한 새로운 사업부인 Ondas Capital의 출범을 발표했습니다. 회사는 향후 2년 동안 1억 5천만 달러를 투자할 계획이며, 투자는 2025년 4분기부터 시작됩니다.
이 이니셔티브는 30년간 국제 보안 분야에서 활동한 전 CIA 현장 작전 요원 James Acuna가 이끕니다. Ondas Capital은 자문 서비스와 직접 투자를 결합하여 초기에는 동유럽, 특히 우크라이나에 주력하고 미국과 유럽의 연합 시장과의 연결을 구축할 예정입니다.
회사는 에스토니아, 우크라이나, 영국에 지사를 포함한 유럽 본부를 설립할 계획이며, 무인 항공·지상 로봇, 고급 시뮬레이션 및 자율 운용을 위한 AI 솔루션에 대한 투자를 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) a annoncé le lancement de Ondas Capital, une nouvelle unité consacrée à accélérer le déploiement mondial de systèmes non pilotés et autonomes pour les marchés alliés de la défense et de la sécurité. La société prévoit de déployer 150 millions de dollars au cours des deux prochaines années, les premiers investissements débutant au quatrième trimestre 2025.
L’initiative sera dirigée par James Acuna, ancien agent de terrain de la CIA avec 30 ans d’expérience en sécurité internationale. Ondas Capital combinera conseil et investissements directs, en se concentrant initialement sur l’Europe de l’Est, notamment l’Ukraine, tout en tissant des liens avec les marchés alliés aux États-Unis et en Europe.
La société prévoit d’établir un siège européen avec des implantations en Estonie, en Ukraine et au Royaume‑Uni, visant des investissements dans les drones et la robotique terrestre non pilotés, la simulation avancée et les solutions d’IA pour opérations autonomes.
Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) hat die Gründung von Ondas Capital bekanntgegeben, einer neuen Geschäftseinheit zur Beschleunigung der weltweiten Einführung unbemannter und autonomer Systeme für alliierte Verteidigungs- und Sicherheitsmärkte. Das Unternehmen plant, 150 Millionen US-Dollar in den nächsten zwei Jahren bereitzustellen, mit Investitionsbeginn im vierten Quartal 2025.
Die Initiative wird von James Acuna geleitet, einem ehemaligen CIA-Feldbeamten mit 30 Jahren Erfahrung in internationaler Sicherheit. Ondas Capital wird Beratungsleistungen mit direkten Investitionen kombinieren und sich zunächst auf Osteuropa, insbesondere die Ukraine, konzentrieren, während Verbindungen zu verbündeten Märkten in den USA und Europa aufgebaut werden.
Das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, einen europäischen Hauptsitz mit Präsenz in Estland, der Ukraine und dem Vereinigten Königreich einzurichten und strebt Investitionen in unbemannte Luft- und Bodenrobotik, fortgeschrittene Simulationen sowie KI-Lösungen für autonome Einsätze an.
- Planned deployment of $150 million investment over next two years
- Strategic expansion into European defense markets through new headquarters
- Leadership by experienced executive with 30 years of international security background
- Diversification into high-growth defense and security technology markets
- Significant capital commitment may impact company's financial flexibility
- Geopolitical risks associated with operations in Eastern Europe and Ukraine
- Extended timeline for investment returns with deployments starting Q4 2025
Insights
Ondas' $150M defense tech investment initiative marks significant strategic expansion into global military markets, particularly leveraging Ukraine conflict lessons.
Ondas Holdings has made a substantial strategic pivot with the launch of Ondas Capital, committing to deploy
The timing is strategically significant, coming amid heightened global defense spending and increased demand for autonomous systems in modern warfare. By focusing initially on Eastern Europe—especially Ukraine—Ondas is positioning to capitalize on battle-tested technologies that have demonstrated effectiveness in actual combat scenarios.
The appointment of James Acuna to lead this initiative brings valuable intelligence and security credentials to the endeavor. His 30+ years of experience including CIA field operations and drone testing facilities in Estonia provides Ondas with critical expertise in both operational requirements and geopolitical considerations essential for defense market penetration.
This initiative represents more than simple capital deployment—it signals Ondas' transformation into a strategic investor and advisor in the defense sector. The company is creating an international operational structure with headquarters in Europe and presence across multiple allied nations, suggesting a comprehensive approach to scaling defense technologies rather than merely making financial investments.
For Ondas, this marks an ambitious expansion that leverages growing demand for autonomous defense systems while potentially accelerating revenue growth beyond their existing business lines. The
Investment Program to Rapidly Scale Mature and Combat Proven Unmanned Systems and AI Solutions
James Acuna Will Lead the Ondas Capital Investment Program
Intends to Establish a New European Headquarters to support Ondas' International Operations
Launch Event Planned for September 11, 2025, at the DSEI Exhibition in London
BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / September 2, 2025 / Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and autonomous drone and robotics solutions, today announced the launch of Ondas Capital, a new business unit focused on accelerating the global deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems to Allied defense and security markets. The Company also announced that James Acuna, who recently joined the Ondas Autonomous Systems ("OAS") Advisory Board, will lead the investment program for the Ondas Capital business unit.
Ondas Capital will combine advisory services with direct investment to support rapid scaling of mature and combat-proven defense technologies. The unit will initially emphasize activity in Eastern Europe, with a particular focus on Ukraine, and build bridges to Allied markets in the United States and Europe. Ondas expects to deploy at least
"Ondas Capital represents an important evolution of our business model," said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings. "We are creating new financial and operating structures aimed to rapidly scale critical defense and security capabilities globally. We believe our ability to bring in exceptional leaders like James Acuna, combined with the broader Ondas team and coalition, ensures that we can accelerate market development while meeting the critical requirement to localize these efforts. This strategy is designed to drive significant value creation for customers, governments, partners, and shareholders alike."
Ondas Capital will target investments in unmanned aerial and ground robotics, advanced simulation, and AI solutions for autonomous operations, applying lessons from modern battlefields in Ukraine and beyond. The advisory services platform will also be available to companies outside the investment portfolio, providing independent expertise to strengthen innovation, operations, and market positioning.
"In recent years, we have witnessed a rapid acceleration of new technologies that are changing the way militaries project power, secure borders, and protect critical infrastructure," said James Acuna. "We believe there is an urgent need to scale how these next-generation capabilities are delivered to Allied nations. Through Ondas Capital, we intend to identify leading platform technologies and talent and provide both the capital and operational expertise to accelerate growth across global markets for the benefit of governments, citizens, and investors."
In addition to its U.S. operations, Ondas Capital intends to establish a European headquarters through which it will have a presence in Estonia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom, operating under professional governance with a board of directors and advisors drawn from both the public and private sectors across the U.S. and Europe. This structure will ensure disciplined management, transparency, and alignment with stakeholders' expectations.
At the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition in London on September 11, 2025, Mr. Acuna will present the framework for the
Mr. Acuna brings more than 30 years of international security and technology leadership, including two decades in CIA field operations across Eurasia and Central Asia. In the private sector, he founded Frontier Vectors LLC and Baltic Ghost Wing, a drone training and testing facility in Estonia shaped by battlefield experience in Ukraine. He has advised governments, defense ministries, and major manufacturers on unmanned and autonomous systems across both defense and commercial domains.
About Ondas Holdings Inc.
Ondas Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) is a leading provider of autonomous systems and private wireless solutions through its business units Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS), Ondas Capital and Ondas Networks. Ondas' technology platforms offer a powerful combination of aerial and ground intelligence and next-generation connectivity to enhance security, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across essential industries.
OAS delivers a portfolio of AI-powered defense and security platforms that are deployed globally to safeguard sensitive locations, populations, and infrastructure. Through its subsidiaries American Robotics, Airobotics, and Apeiro Motion, OAS offers the Optimus System-the first U.S. FAA-certified small UAS for automated aerial security and data capture-the Iron Drone Raider-an autonomous counter-UAS platform-and Apeiro's advanced ground robotics and tethered UAV systems, supported by innovative navigation and communications technologies.
Ondas Capital combines advisory services and direct investments to accelerate the rapid scaling and global deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems to Allied defense and security markets and offers advisory services.
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 Apeiro Motion: www.apeiro-motion.com, LinkedIn
For Ondas Networks: www.ondasnetworks.com, X and LinkedIn
Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
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888-657-2377
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Media Contact for Ondas
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Preston Grimes
Marketing Manager, Ondas Holdings Inc.
Preston.grimes@ondas.com
SOURCE: Ondas Holdings Inc.
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