Ondas and Mistral Sign Strategic Partnership to Accelerate U.S. Defense and Homeland Security Sales for Autonomous Drone Platforms

Partnership Leverages Mistral's Robust Government Network to Accelerate Deployment of Ondas' AI-Powered Drone Platforms Across Defense and Homeland Security Markets

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BOSTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of private industrial wireless networks and commercial drone and automated data solutions, today announced that its subsidiary, American Robotics Inc., has entered into a strategic partnership with Mistral Inc. ("Mistral"), a Maryland-based business development and defense contracting firm. The agreement focuses on joint marketing, sales, and integration of the Optimus drone system and Iron Drone Raider into the United States defense and homeland security markets.

Under the agreement, Mistral will support American Robotics' business development by opening sales channels through its well-established relationships with U.S. governmental buyers, including federal, state, local law enforcement, military, and homeland security entities. The initial term of the agreement is three years, with an automatic renewal option and a structured success fee model based on realized sales.

"This collaboration with Mistral accelerates and strengthens our commercial strategy in the U.S., enhancing our ability to deliver mission-ready autonomous systems to the homeland security and defense sectors," said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings. "We are witnessing increased demand for advanced aerial intelligence and counter-drone solutions, and Mistral's deep relationships, experience, and operational know-how make them an ideal partner to scale our footprint in this critical market."

Mistral Inc., based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a recognized provider of defense technology business development, marketing, program management, and logistics services to U.S. government agencies and defense contractors. With over 35 years of experience, Mistral acts as a key intermediary between American Defense and HLS end users and innovative and practical technological solutions. The company specializes in the deployment of cost-effective and practical system solutions, domestic procurement channels, offering expertise in licensing, integration, and compliance across homeland security, military aviation, and land systems sectors.