Ondas' Sentrycs Announces Collaboration to Integrate Sentrycs Cyber-over-RF Technology into Lockheed Martin's Sanctum(TM) C-UAS Platform
Rhea-AI Summary
Ondas (Nasdaq:ONDS) announced a collaboration between its Sentrycs subsidiary and Lockheed Martin's Sanctum Counter-UAS platform.
Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF technology will be integrated into Sanctum to add a precise, cyber-based detection and mitigation layer against evolving unmanned aerial threats.
The solution operates at the communication protocol level to detect, identify, track and take control of unauthorized drones without jamming, spoofing or kinetic engagement, enabling safe landings and limiting collateral interference with nearby communications and infrastructure.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Positive
- Sentrycs Cyber-over-RF integrated into Lockheed Martin's Sanctum C-UAS platform
- Technology enables control and safe landing of unauthorized drones without jamming or kinetic engagement
- Collaboration expands layered sensing and response options for military and homeland security users
- Partnership aligns Sentrycs with a major global defense and aerospace company
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- None.
Peers on Argus
ONDS was down about 4% while at least two communication-equipment peers (AAOI, VIAV) also moved down notably, indicating this action aligns with a broader sector move rather than an entirely stock-specific reaction.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22 | Defense orders win | Positive | -3.7% | Announced over $40M in June orders and Q2 orders above $150M. |
| Jun 18 | Acquisition announcement | Positive | -0.3% | Agreed to acquire Cyberhawk in ~$125M deal to expand AI infrastructure. |
| Jun 16 | Product platform launch | Positive | -3.1% | Launched new autonomous defense systems and system-of-systems architecture. |
| Jun 02 | Defense contract win | Positive | +0.9% | World View selected as high-altitude balloon provider for U.S. Navy program. |
| May 29 | Order intake update | Positive | -0.2% | Reported $30M+ May orders and Q2-to-date orders above $110M. |
Recent positive operational and contract wins have often been followed by short-term share price weakness.
Regulatory & Risk Context
Short interest is elevated, indicating meaningful bearish positioning and the potential for sharper price swings if sentiment or liquidity conditions change.
An effective S-3ASR shelf registration provides Ondas flexibility to issue a variety of securities, while recent prospectus supplements have primarily registered resale shares for existing holders rather than raising new primary capital.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends Ondas’ counter‑drone reach by integrating Sentrycs’ Cyber‑over‑RF into Lockheed’s Sanctum platform, complementing recent defense wins. With elevated short interest and ongoing resale registrations, investors may watch for follow-on contracts or deployments.
Key Terms
cyber-over-rf technical
counter-uas (c-uas) technical
command-and-control systems technical
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The collaboration integrates Sentrycs' precise cyber-based detect-to-defeat capabilities to Lockheed Martin's Sanctum™ advanced modular defense architecture to enhance protection against evolving aerial threats
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 23, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of advanced autonomous systems and next-generation defense and security technologies, today announced a collaboration between its subsidiary, Sentrycs, a leader in counter-drone (C-UAS) technology based on Cyber-over-RF, and Lockheed Martin (LMT), a leading global defense and aerospace company.
Under the collaboration, Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF technology will be integrated into Sanctum, Lockheed Martin's next-generation Counter-UAS (C-UAS) solution to protect military forces, homeland security, and critical assets against evolving unmanned aerial threats.
Sanctum tackles complex drone threats, including coordinated swarms and rapidly evolving UAS tactics. It combines advanced artificial intelligence, cloud-enabled data fusion, and a modular defense architecture to detect, track, analyze, and neutralize aerial threats in real time. Built for interoperability and mission flexibility, Sanctum integrates multiple sensors, effectors, and command-and-control systems into a unified operational framework, enabling scalable protection across a wide range of defense environments.
Under the collaboration, Sentrycs' solution will add a precise cyber-based detection and mitigation layer to Sanctum's multi-domain architecture.
Operating directly at the communication protocol layer, Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF technology enables operators to detect, identify, track, and take control of unauthorized drones without jamming, spoofing, kinetic engagement, or collateral interference with surrounding communications and infrastructure. This highly targeted mitigation capability, which enables operators to take control of unauthorized drones and guide them to a safe landing without causing collateral damage or interfering with surrounding systems, strengthens the layered response options available to operators while supporting safe, controlled, and mission-adaptable counter-drone operations.
"Sanctum is a modular, open Counter-UAS architecture capable of rapidly integrating advanced sensing and mitigation technologies," said Matt Bahnemann, Senior Manager Program Management at Lockheed Martin. "Integrating Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF capability expands the layered sensing and response options available to operators and further strengthens Sanctum's ability to address evolving unmanned aerial threats."
"Modern defense against unmanned aerial threats requires integrated, layered solutions that combine advanced detection, rapid decision-making, and precise mitigation capabilities," said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings Inc. "We are proud to collaborate with Lockheed Martin, a global leader in defense technology, to integrate Sentrycs' Cyber-over-RF capability into Sanctum. Combining Lockheed Martin's advanced modular defense architecture with Sentrycs' precise, non-disruptive detection and mitigation technology creates a stronger and more comprehensive operational capability for addressing evolving aerial threats."
The collaboration marks another step toward more integrated and interoperable Counter-UAS architectures, as defense organizations increasingly prioritize flexible, layered solutions capable of addressing rapidly evolving unmanned aerial threats.
About Ondas Inc.
Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq:ONDS) is a leading provider of autonomous systems, robotics, and mission-critical technologies for defense, homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, and industrial markets. The Company develops and deploys integrated unmanned and autonomous platforms across air, ground, and stratospheric environments, including autonomous drone systems, counter-UAS technologies, robotic ground systems, advanced unmanned aircraft and propulsion solutions, demining and engineering systems, and integrated sensing and communications technologies designed to support intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, security, and operational missions in complex environments. Ondas' solutions are deployed globally by government, defense, and commercial customers to protect infrastructure, borders, transportation networks, personnel, and strategic assets.
For additional information on Ondas Inc., visit www.ondas.com.
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