Ondas Holdings Inc. has recently announced a definitive agreement to acquire Apeiro Motion, an Israeli developer of advanced ground robotics, fiber optic communications systems, and mission-critical automation technologies. The acquisition is expected to bring significant benefits to Ondas, with Apeiro projected to generate over $12 million in revenue during the calendar year 2025.
Apeiro specializes in developing advanced ground robotics and automation systems for mission-critical defense, homeland security, and industrial applications. The company's product lineup includes rugged quadrupedal robots, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), robotic arms, and a proprietary fiber-optic spool designed for secure, radio-independent communications for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Apeiro's technologies are engineered for reliability in contested and harsh environments, supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), logistics, perimeter defense, and inspection missions.
The acquisition of Apeiro is expected to expand Ondas Autonomous Systems' (OAS) multi-domain autonomy capabilities and extend its portfolio. It will also accelerate Ondas' access to key global defense markets, including the U.S. Department of Defense, NATO, and the European Union, through mature platforms and strategic customer relationships.
Under the terms of the agreement, Ondas will acquire 100% of Apeiro for a transaction value of $12 million, with the consideration structured as a mix of cash and/or equity at Ondas' discretion. This strategic move demonstrates Ondas' commitment to leveraging its global operating platform to deliver a portfolio of advanced, AI-enabled capabilities to critical defense and security customers.
Apeiro's proprietary fiber optic spools, which represent a critical enabler for radio-independent communications in drones, UAVs, UGVs, and missile systems, are expected to address the rapidly growing market in military applications. Apeiro's micro-spools are designed to meet the demanding requirements of modern battlefield environments, engineered for high-reliability and low-signature performance in contested and denied environments.
The acquisition is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2025, and Ondas is poised to integrate Apeiro's technologies into its broader autonomy ecosystem, providing new mission capabilities and integrated operations across domains. The total addressable market (TAM) for unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) targeted by Apeiro's portfolio is estimated to be more than $3.0 billion, according to market research firms such as Global Market Insights. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -1.78% to a price of $3.86. For more information, read the company's full 8-K submission here.
