Ondas Holdings orders 500 Norwegian drones for U.S. military use, with production starting in Pennsylvania by 2025.

Ondas Holdings has ordered 500 Wåsp attritable drones from Norway’s Rift Dynamics, launching U.S. defense distribution via its American Robotics unit. The NDAA-compliant, modular drones, built using Kitron’s global network, are designed for rapid scaling to over 20,000 units monthly within six months, with initial U.S. production in Windber, Pennsylvania, supporting job creation. Delivered by Q4 2025, the drones offer NATO interoperability and battlefield validation, enhancing Ondas’ autonomous defense portfolio alongside systems like Optimus and Iron Drone Raider. The move supports U.S. military needs for affordable, scalable drone solutions.