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Ondas Wins $6M AFRL Contract for Autonomous Aerial Delivery

August 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Ondas wins $6M AFRL contract for Long Range Grasshopper.
Contract accelerates development of autonomous aerial delivery system.
System integrates with Ondas Sentinel following DZYNE acquisition.
Development focuses on extended-range flight and autonomous navigation.

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Strategic Implications

This contract award may indicate the US Air Force's growing interest in autonomous logistics solutions. The development of the Long Range Grasshopper system suggests a shift towards scalable, low-cost autonomous delivery capabilities, which could strengthen Ondas' position in the defense market.

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What Happened

Advancing Long Range Grasshopper Autonomous Logistics System

Ondas has announced a new contract award from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to advance the Long Range Grasshopper autonomous aerial delivery system. Valued at over $6 million, the contract accelerates development of the system, which is now integrated within Ondas Sentinel following the company’s recent acquisition of DZYNE. The award reflects the growing need for small, low-cost, long-range unmanned systems that can sustain distributed forces under threat, as reported by Ondas Inc.

Source | Originally Published: August 6, 2026

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