Ondas and Detroit Manufacturing Collaborate to Boost U.S. Drone Production
Detroit, Wednesday, 25 June 2025.
Ondas’ American Robotics partners with Detroit Manufacturing Systems to increase drone production, ensuring compliance with defense standards and enhancing America’s role in autonomous tech.
Strategic Alliance for Enhanced Production
Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) recently announced a strategic partnership between its subsidiary American Robotics and Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) to significantly boost drone production capabilities in the United States [1]. This collaboration aims to scale manufacturing to meet the growing demand in both commercial and defense sectors, ensuring compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) standards [1]. The move is considered pivotal in ensuring timely delivery and strengthening domestic supply chain resilience [1].
Manufacturing Expertise Meets Innovative Tech
By leveraging DMS’s industrial-scale manufacturing expertise, the partnership is set to enhance American Robotics’ capacity to produce FAA Type Certified autonomous drones with increased speed, cost efficiency, and resiliency [1]. DMS will act as a contract manufacturer and supply chain manager for both U.S. and export markets, thereby bolstering American Robotics’ ability to meet market demands swiftly and efficiently [1].
Government Support and Strategic Alignment
The partnership aligns with recent policy directions, such as the ‘Unleashing American Drone Dominance’ Executive Order, which underscores the U.S. government’s commitment to leading in autonomous drone technology [2]. This policy-driven approach is expected to stimulate investment cycles in the domestic drone sector, supporting critical infrastructure protection and the reshoring of advanced manufacturing [2].
Implications for the Future of U.S. Drone Technology
Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings, emphasized that this collaboration marks a pivotal milestone for U.S.-based drone technology, reinforcing a secure and resilient industrial base for advanced drone technologies [1]. This strategic partnership not only aims to ensure the U.S. leads in autonomous drone manufacturing and deployment but also strengthens export readiness to U.S. allies [1].