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US Army Expands Lethal Unmanned Systems Orders

August 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Ondas' Mistral secures $50 million order from US Army.
Total awards under LUS contract exceed $240 million.
Order reflects continued investment in autonomous lethal systems.
Ondas targets significant revenue growth in 2026.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate sustained demand for advanced unmanned systems within the federal defense sector. The investment suggests a shift towards autonomous lethal capabilities, which could enhance the US Army's operational effectiveness and may set a precedent for future procurement decisions.

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What Happened

Ondas Subsidiary Mistral Secures Over $50 Million Contract

The US Army has awarded Ondas Inc.’s defense subsidiary Mistral a new call-off order exceeding $50 million under an existing $982 million Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for tactical Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). This latest order raises Mistral’s total awards under the Army’s multi-year LUS contract to over $240 million, reflecting the Army’s continued investment in autonomous lethal systems. Ondas is actively expanding its defense technology portfolio through acquisitions, targeting significant revenue growth in 2026. This development was first reported by Govly Federal News.

Source | Originally Published: August 5, 2026

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