Ondas Acquires Israel’s Roboteam in $80 Million Deal to Build Multi-Domain Robotics Powerhouse

In a major move to expand its footprint in defense robotics, U.S Based Company Ondas Holdings has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Roboteam Ltd. — a leading Israeli maker of rugged, tactical unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) — for US$80 million. This deal marks a key milestone in Ondas’ broader strategy to integrate aerial robotics, ground drones, counter-drone systems, and intelligence solutions under a unified “multi-domain autonomy” architecture.

Roboteam: From Lightweight Recon Robots to Heavy-Duty UGVs

Founded in 2009 by veterans of the Israeli Air Force, Roboteam has built a reputation for delivering a wide array of UGVs tailored for defense, law enforcement, and public safety applications. The company’s portfolio spans from ultra-light robots weighing as little as 1.5–1.65 kg — such as the throwable RT-2 or the reconnaissance-oriented “IRIS” units — to heavy, 1.2-ton platforms designed for robust, all-terrain deployment.

Roboteam’s UGVs are employed for a variety of high-stakes tasks, including explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), logistics support, and operations in hazardous or inaccessible environments. Notably, its “TIGR” medium-sized UGV and “PROBOT” heavy-payload vehicles have seen deployment by security forces and militaries worldwide.

In October 2025, Roboteam unveiled its new flagship suite — the Roboteam HUB — a command-and-control platform designed to unify multiple robotic assets (ground vehicles, drones, third-party systems) into a single operational framework. The HUB enables secure communications, real-time monitoring, and coordinated mission execution across a fleet of unmanned systems.

Strategic Rationale: Why Ondas Chose Roboteam

For Ondas Holdings, the acquisition of Roboteam represents more than just adding ground robots to its product line. It’s about building a full-spectrum autonomy ecosystem: aerial drones, counter-UAS (anti-drone) solutions, intelligence platforms, and ground robotics — all under one roof.

According to Ondas, Roboteam’s proven global footprint — with deployments in over 30 countries and clients including Tier-1 defense and security agencies — will accelerate the company’s access to priority defense and homeland-security programs. The integration of Roboteam HUB into Ondas’ existing network of aerial platforms and intelligence solutions is expected to improve mission interoperability, safety, and operational effectiveness for customers worldwide.

Revenue Outlook and Market Impact

Ondas estimates that the acquisition will contribute an additional US$3–4 million in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2025. More significantly, the company forecasts at least US$30 million in revenue from the Roboteam business in 2026, driven by existing orders (reportedly over US$20 million) from active military clients — with deliveries slated to begin in fiscal 2026.

For the defense robotics market, this acquisition underscores a growing trend: convergence of unmanned aerial and ground systems under broader, interconnected autonomy architectures. By combining multiple domains — air, ground, and cyber/intel — companies like Ondas aim to offer end-to-end robotic solutions capable of addressing complex, modern warfare and public-safety challenges.

Broader Implications and Future Prospects

In recent years, the global demand for unmanned systems — both aerial and ground — has surged, driven by asymmetric warfare, increased emphasis on minimizing risk to human operators, and rising interest in automation for reconnaissance, logistics, and mission support. In this context, Roboteam’s lightweight robots and heavier UGVs offer versatile tools that complement aerial drones.

Moreover, the launch of Roboteam HUB reflects an industry-wide shift toward centralized command-and-control, AI-assisted coordination, and multi-robot fleet management — a necessary evolution if unmanned systems are to operate in concert across domains.

For Ondas, integrating Roboteam may pave the way for more complex “system-of-systems” deployments: imagine a mission where aerial drones perform surveillance, ground robots handle reconnaissance or EOD, and all data is fed into a unified intelligence and command network. This could significantly increase operational flexibility for defense, homeland security, and public-safety customers.

That said, success will depend on how well Ondas integrates Roboteam’s technologies — both technically and culturally — and whether demand sustains large-scale adoption across multiple countries and agencies. The coming months will reveal whether this acquisition gives Ondas the edge in the fast-evolving world of defense robotics.