Ondas Announces Counter-Drone Contracts in Europe, Asia
The company disclosed orders from a European police organization and an unnamed Asian government customer for counter-UAS systems.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Robotics
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Ondas Inc. announced counter-drone contracts in Europe and Asia on November 4. The European order covers portable Ranger Counter-UAS systems for a major police organization, while an unnamed Asian government customer ordered Iron Drone Raider systems.
Why it matters
Counter-drone systems are being procured by both police and government customers as unmanned aircraft become a growing security concern. The contracts show demand for systems that can physically intercept hostile drones.
The Iron Drone Raider systems provide autonomous physical interception of hostile drones, while the Ranger Counter-UAS systems are portable. Ondas did not disclose the technical specifications, order quantities, or total contract value.
The players
Ondas Inc.
Ondas Inc. is a United States-based company that develops wireless and drone-related technologies and announced the counter-drone contracts.
The details
Ondas announced the European contract covers portable Ranger Counter-UAS systems for a major police organization. An unnamed government customer in Asia ordered Iron Drone Raider systems, which intercept hostile drones autonomously.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: A report addressed Ondas' potential sales opportunity under FEMA's counter-drone grant program, though no purchase had been announced at that time.
November 4, 2026: Ondas announced the European and Asian counter-drone contracts.
The Tech Race
The Iron Drone Raider and Ranger Counter-UAS systems are being sold to police and government buyers in Europe and Asia. The orders extend Ondas' presence in the counter-drone market as competing defense and security firms pursue similar contracts.
For most readers the contracts do not change daily technology use, since counter-drone systems are procured by police and government agencies rather than sold to consumers. The deployments may affect public airspace security in the regions where the systems are used.
The takeaway
Demand from police and government buyers signals that counter-drone technology is moving from development into operational procurement. Readers tracking drone security should watch for disclosed contract values and delivery timelines in future announcements.
Further reading
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