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Ondas to acquire Aran’s defense activities for NIS 100m

PRIVATEAug 18, 2026•about 5 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Ondas Holdings

Acquired Company

Aran R&D

Sunnyvale

IsraelInformation TechnologyHardwareArtificial IntelligenceSoftwareHealth CareMedical

Description

Ondas Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire the defense activities of Aran R&D for NIS 100 million. The transaction, which marks Ondas's sixth acquisition in Israel, includes all shares of Aran Defense and is subject to regulatory approval. Aran R&D will continue operating in its remaining technology sectors after the acquisition is complete.

Company Information

Company

Ondas Holdings

Location

165 GIBRALTAR COURT

Sunnyvale, California, United States

About

Ondas Holdings Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Ondas Networks Inc., is a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology for large established and emerging industrial markets. The Company’s standards-based, multi-patented, software-defined radio FullMAX platform enables MC-IoT applications by overcoming the bandwidth limitations of today’s legacy private licensed wireless networks. Ondas Networks’ customer end markets include railroads, utilities, oil and gas, transportation, aviation (including drone operators) and government entities whose demands span a wide range of mission critical applications. These markets require reliable, secure broadband communications over large and diverse geographical areas, many of which are within challenging radio frequency environments. Customers use the Company's FullMAX technology to deploy their own private licensed broadband wireless networks. The Company also offers mission-critical entities the option of a managed network service. Ondas Networks’ FullMAX technology supports IEEE 802.16s, the new worldwide standard for private licensed wide area industrial networks. For additional information, visit www.ondas.com or follow Ondas Networks on Twitter and LinkedIn. Information on our website and social media platforms is not incorporated by reference in this release or in any of our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Aran R&D?

Aran R&D was acquired by Ondas Holdings, based in Sunnyvale. The deal was reported on August 18, 2026. Ondas Holdings Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Ondas Networks Inc., is a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology for large established and emerging industrial markets. Ondas Holdings is privately held and operates in Information Technology.

When did Ondas Holdings acquire Aran R&D?

Ondas Holdings's acquisition of Aran R&D was reported on August 18, 2026. Ondas Holdings has signed an agreement to acquire the defense activities of Aran R&D for NIS 100 million. The transaction, which marks Ondas's sixth acquisition in Israel, includes all shares of Aran Defense and is subject to regulatory approval. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Aran R&D do?

Aran R&D is an Israeli company engaged in technology for the plastics industry and recycling. The company invests in ventures and startup companies in the medical field, as well as software and computing services. It is privately held, operating in Software, and is based in Israel.