Ondas to Acquire Omnisys, Adding Battle-Proven Battlefield Orchestration Software Across Autonomous Defense Systems
Rhea-AI Summary
Ondas (Nasdaq: ONDS) signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Omnisys, an Israeli developer of AI-powered Battle Resource Optimization (BRO) software used for over 25 years in complex, multi-domain defense missions.
The deal adds high-margin, mission software and a combat-proven battlefield orchestration platform expected to become a core layer across Ondas' autonomous systems, enhancing mission planning, coordination, and real-time resource optimization while expanding global defense market opportunities.
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- Acquisition of 100% of Omnisys and its BRO software platform
- Adds high-margin, software-driven business with 25-year profitable deployment track record
- BRO expected to serve as core orchestration layer across Ondas' autonomous systems
- Expands Ondas' access to global and allied defense markets and integrators
- Strengthens transition toward software-defined, integrated defense systems-of-systems
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News Market Reaction – ONDS
In the May 18 session, ONDS declined 8.66%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a trough of -11.2% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 40 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.
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Key Figures
Previous Acquisition Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24 | Defense prime merger | Positive | +0.1% | Completed $175M Mistral merger adding $264M backlog and prime U.S. Army access. |
| Mar 23 | ISR acquisition | Positive | +8.3% | Agreed to acquire World View to combine stratospheric sensing with autonomous systems. |
| Mar 17 | Heavy platforms deal | Positive | +7.1% | Acquired INDO Earth Moving, tied to $140M tender for heavy engineering platforms. |
| Mar 16 | Propulsion acquisition | Positive | +2.8% | Completed Rotron Aerospace deal, adding long-range VTOL and aero-engine technologies. |
| Mar 11 | Missile protection deal | Positive | -1.8% | Acquired BIRD Aerosystems, entering airborne missile protection and ISR markets. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Acquisition announcements have generally been received positively, with most prior deals followed by modest to strong gains.
Over recent months, Ondas has executed a rapid acquisition strategy across defense and autonomy. Deals for BIRD Aerosystems, Rotron Aerospace, INDO Earth Moving, World View, and Mistral expanded missile protection, propulsion, heavy engineering, stratospheric ISR, and prime contracting access. These acquisition headlines typically produced positive next‑day moves, with four of five prior events showing gains. The Omnisys deal continues this systems‑of‑systems build‑out, adding an AI orchestration layer to previously acquired platforms.
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With 25 Years of Operational Deployment, Omnisys Supports Complex Multi-Domain Defense Missions Across Multiple Operational Architectures
Combat-Proven Battlefield Optimization Software Capabilities Will Accelerate Ondas' Transition to a Software-Defined Autonomous Defense Orchestrator
Adds High-Margin Mission Software and Expands Global Defense Opportunities
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / May 18, 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 it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire
Modern warfare is increasingly defined by high-volume, multi-domain threats occurring at machine speed across air, ground, electronic warfare, and cyber environments. Human operators alone can no longer effectively coordinate the growing number of sensors, effectors, and autonomous systems operating simultaneously across contested battlespaces. For more than 25 years, Omnisys' BRO platform has addressed this challenge within some of the world's most advanced operational defense architectures, continuously optimizing battlefield resources and supporting real-time decision-making across layered, multi-mission operational environments. BRO enables dynamic resource allocation, mission prioritization, and coordinated system responses designed to maximize operational effectiveness, asset utilization, and mission success under high-intensity combat conditions.
"Omnisys and its BRO platform will represent a major advancement of Ondas' customer-focused systems-of-systems roadmap for autonomous defense and security solutions," said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas. "BRO is a proven, battle-tested software platform that delivers meaningful operational value by improving planning, battlefield resource optimization, and real-time mission execution across complex multi-domain environments. Its vendor-agnostic architecture and interoperability across broader defense ecosystems will strengthen our ability to integrate into existing customer infrastructures and support the delivery of scalable, mission-ready solutions for global defense markets."
Omnisys' BRO platform serves as a modular, vendor-agnostic AI software suite that integrates data from sensors, command-and-control systems, autonomous platforms, and operational assets into a unified operational picture. Using advanced AI algorithms and operations research methodologies, BRO generates optimized courses of action in real time across the full mission lifecycle - from pre-mission planning to in-mission adaptation and post-mission analysis. The platform has been combat-proven at scale, including deployment in complex multi-layer air defense operations, where it improved the effectiveness of layered defense systems while maximizing utilization of constrained battlefield resources through real-time optimization across multiple systems simultaneously.
"At Ondas Autonomous Systems, our mission is to deliver integrated, combat-proven technologies that operate as a unified force in the field," said Oshri Lugassy, Co-CEO of Ondas Autonomous Systems. "With the addition of Omnisys and its BRO platform, we believe we are adding one of the most advanced and operationally validated AI decision and battlefield orchestration engines into our architecture. This enables true closed-loop operations, connecting sensors, platforms, and effectors into a single intelligent operational framework capable of detecting, deciding, orchestrating, and acting in real time across complex and dynamic battle environments."
"I am incredibly proud of what Omnisys has built over the years - a mission-driven company with exceptional people, a strong culture, and a deep commitment to contributing to the security of the State of Israel," said Ofer Yarden, CEO of Omnisys. "That mission led to the development of BRO, a unique, battle-proven capability that helps defense organizations optimize resources, accelerate operational decision-making, and execute complex missions in real time. We are excited to join Ondas and leverage its global reach and resources to expand the adoption of BRO across international defense markets."
The acquisition directly supports Ondas' broader growth strategy and builds on recent momentum across its autonomous systems portfolio, including expanding deployments of ISR platforms, counter-UAS systems, and integrated defense solutions worldwide. By adding a high-margin, software-driven business with a 25-year track record of operational deployment and profitability, Ondas will strengthen both its financial profile and its ability to deliver larger, higher-value software-enabled defense programs.
The integration of BRO technology into Ondas' architecture will establish a unified "sense‑decide‑orchestrate‑act" operational framework spanning ISR, strike, electronic warfare, counter‑UAS, and air defense missions. BRO operates as a complementary battlefield orchestration and optimization layer alongside Ondas' AI and mission autonomy platform, SkyWeaver, enhancing mission planning, coordination, and real‑time resource optimization across complex operational environments. The platform's vendor‑agnostic design enables scalable orchestration of autonomous aerial and ground systems across tactical, operational, and national defense environments while accelerating deployment timelines for advanced multi‑domain defense solutions.
Strategically, the acquisition will expand Ondas' position within the global defense ecosystem and strengthen its relationships with leading defense integrators and customers. Omnisys has established a strong market position through long-term deployment within some of the world's most advanced customers and operational environments, and broad integration across existing defense infrastructures. Through Ondas' growing international footprint, Ondas believes it is well positioned to expand into additional U.S. and allied defense markets while accelerating its transition toward fully integrated, intelligent, software-defined defense systems-of-systems.
For additional information regarding the terms of the definitive agreement, please see the Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission later today.
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.
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