[8-K] Ondas Holdings Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) filed a Form 8-K to disclose that, on 8 Aug 2025, it issued a press release announcing a strategic investment in Rift Dynamics AS, a Norway-based defense-technology company focused on affordable, mass-producible combat drones. Management positions the move as a way to broaden Ondas’ unmanned aerial systems (UAS) capabilities and gain exposure to European defense demand. The filing does not reveal the size of the investment, ownership percentage, funding source, or expected financial contribution. No other Items were reported, and there are no updates to revenue guidance, earnings, or balance-sheet figures. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1; Exhibit 104 contains the cover-page XBRL tags.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Strategic drone investment could broaden TAM, but lack of deal terms limits valuation impact.

The transaction aligns with Ondas’ push into autonomous aviation and may open defense revenue streams that typically carry higher margins and budget visibility. However, without purchase price, equity stake, or projected returns, investors cannot gauge dilution risk, capital allocation quality, or timing of cash flows. Until those details emerge, the event is strategically encouraging but financially opaque.

Defense Industry Specialist

TL;DR: Entry into combat-drone supply chain enhances credibility, yet regulatory and execution risks remain.

Rift Dynamics’ focus on low-cost, mass-produced drones targets NATO countries seeking scalable systems. Ondas could leverage its wireless data links to create integrated solutions. Still, defense procurement cycles are long, export controls are strict, and technology integration is unproven. The initiative is potentially accretive to growth but requires sustained capital and compliance oversight.

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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) August 8, 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

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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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).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01. Other Events

On August 8, 2025, Ondas Holdings Inc. issued a press release announcing a strategic investment in Rift Dynamics AS, a Norway-based defense technology company specializing in affordable, mass-producible combat drone systems. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated August 8, 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: August 8, 2025	ONDAS HOLDINGS INC.
	By:	/s/ Eric A. Brock
		Eric A. Brock
		Chief Executive Officer

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FAQ

What did Ondas Holdings (ONDS) announce in the 8-K filed on Aug 8 2025?

Ondas reported a strategic investment in Rift Dynamics AS, a Norwegian maker of mass-producible combat drones.

Did Ondas disclose the size of its investment in Rift Dynamics?

No. The 8-K states the investment but omits purchase price, stake percentage, and funding details.

Why is Ondas investing in Rift Dynamics?

Management aims to expand its unmanned aerial systems portfolio and gain exposure to European defense demand.

Are there any impacts on Ondas’ financial guidance or earnings?

No updates. The filing contains no changes to guidance, revenue, or earnings figures.

Where can investors find the detailed press release about the investment?

The full press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.