ONDS Taps Detroit Manufacturing Systems for Autonomous Drone Manufacturing

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ondas Holdings (NASDAQ:ONDS) filed an 8-K announcing a strategic partnership between its Ondas Autonomous Systems business unit's American Robotics subsidiary and Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS). The partnership, formalized through a Letter of Intent, aims to support U.S.-based manufacturing and supply chain operations for American Robotics' autonomous drone platforms.

The company issued both a fact sheet and press release regarding the DMS Strategic Partnership, with the fact sheet being furnished under Regulation FD disclosure.

Positive

• Strategic partnership with Detroit Manufacturing Systems for U.S.-based drone manufacturing
• Potential enhancement of domestic supply chain operations
• Progress in scaling autonomous drone platform production capabilities

Negative

• Partnership currently only at Letter of Intent stage, not yet finalized

Insights

Manufacturing Operations Analyst

Strategic U.S. manufacturing partnership signals potential for scaled production and improved supply chain efficiency.

The partnership with Detroit Manufacturing Systems represents a significant operational milestone for Ondas Holdings' drone business. Establishing U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities could streamline production logistics and potentially reduce supply chain vulnerabilities. DMS's automotive manufacturing expertise could bring valuable quality control processes and scalability to drone platform production. This move aligns with broader industry trends toward domestic manufacturing and could position American Robotics to better serve commercial and government customers requiring U.S.-made systems.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 25, 2025

Ondas Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada		001-39761		47-2615102
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Marina Park Drive, Suite 1410, Boston, MA 02210

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (888) 350-9994

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock par value $0.0001		ONDS		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On June 25, 2025, Ondas Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) issued an investor fact sheet regarding the DMS Strategic Partnership (as defined below). A copy of the fact sheet is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 8.01. Other Events

Also on June 25, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing that its Ondas Autonomous Systems business unit’s American Robotics subsidiary has entered into a Letter of Intent for a strategic partnership with Detroit Manufacturing Systems to support the U.S.-based manufacturing and supply chain operations of its autonomous drone platforms (the “DMS Strategic Partnership”). A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Fact Sheet, dated June 25, 2025.
99.2		Press Release, dated June 25, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: June 25, 2025	ONDAS HOLDINGS INC.
	By:	/s/ Eric A. Brock
		Eric A. Brock
		Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Ondas Holdings' partnership with Detroit Manufacturing Systems?

The partnership aims to support U.S.-based manufacturing and supply chain operations for American Robotics' autonomous drone platforms.

What is the current status of the ONDS-DMS partnership agreement?

The partnership is currently at the Letter of Intent stage, indicating a formal agreement has not yet been finalized.

Which Ondas Holdings subsidiary is involved in the DMS partnership?

The partnership involves American Robotics, a subsidiary under Ondas Holdings' Ondas Autonomous Systems business unit.

What additional information did ONDS release about the partnership?

The company released both a fact sheet and press release about the DMS Strategic Partnership, with the fact sheet being furnished under Regulation FD disclosure.