# U.S. Army Expands Lethal Unmanned Systems Orders

Ondas Inc., through its defense subsidiary Mistral Inc., has secured an additional U.S. Army order exceeding **$50 million** under the existing **$982 million** multi-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for tactical Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS), specifically the HERO 120 loitering munition system. This latest task order raises Mistral's total awards under the Army's LUS program to over **$240 million**. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in Q3 2026 following successful Lot Acceptance Tests, enabling large-scale production and deployment. Ondas is actively expanding its defense portfolio through acquisitions and strategic leadership hires, targeting over **$525 million** in revenue for 2026. The contract supports soldier training, readiness, and precision strike capabilities, with potential future work including integration, sustainment, and support services.

- **Why this matters:** The expanded Army orders signal sustained demand for autonomous lethal unmanned systems, creating opportunities for contractors specializing in precision strike, ISR, and counter-drone technologies.
- The ongoing multi-year IDIQ contract structure allows for recurring task orders, emphasizing the importance of maintaining production quality and delivery schedules.
- Procurement professionals should note the strategic partnership between Ondas, Mistral, and UVision, highlighting the role of international technology integration in U.S. defense acquisitions.
- Companies in the autonomous systems supply chain may benefit from increased contract awards and potential subcontracting opportunities as Ondas scales production and delivery.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** August 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)

### Vendors
- Mistral, Inc. (Prime contractor)
- Ondas Inc. (Parent company and prime contractor)
- UVision Inc. (Prime contractor and design authority for HERO 120 loitering munition)

### Key Quotes
> Our focus now is on execution.
> — Eric Brock, Chief Executive

### Sources
- [ONDS Stock Rises After $50M Army Order Lifts Mistral Awards Above $240M — TradingView News](https://www.tradingview.com/news/stocktwits:0f6e9c4d0094b:0-onds-stock-rises-after-50m-army-order-lifts-mistral-awards-above-240m) - TradingView
- [Ex-Mossad Chief Joins Ondas as Army Loitering Drone Awards Top $240M Mark](https://www.techtimes.com/articles/323747/20260810/ex-mossad-chief-joins-ondas-army-loitering-drone-awards-top-240m-mark.htm) - Tech Times
- [Ondas $ONDS: new U.S. Army order of over $50M for tactical Lethal Unmanned Systems, received by Mistral.

Read it carefully: it is a call-off under the existing $982M IDIQ, not a new contract. Mistral now past $240M in total LUS awards. Q2 report Aug 13.

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