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Ondas Holdings Announces Definitive Agreement To Acquire A 51% Controlling Interest In S.P.O Smart Precision Optics

Benzinga·08/26/2025 12:38:20
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Will bring unique capability to support the critical optical performance required in missile defense and counter-drone systems worldwide

Acquisition is in line with Ondas strategic growth program to scale global operating platform and deliver capital-efficient accelerated growth

 August 26, 2025 / Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) ("Ondas" or the "Company"), a leading provider of autonomous drone and private wireless solutions through its business units Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) and Ondas Networks, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling 51% interest in S.P.O Smart Precision Optics (SPO), a premier manufacturer of advanced precision optical components and systems based in Kibbutz Shamir, Israel.

This strategic acquisition will bring SPO's world-class expertise in high-end precision optics processing, proprietary optical coatings, and end-to-end optical manufacturing under the Ondas umbrella. SPO is part of a select global group of companies with the infrastructure and know-how to deliver highly complex, military-grade optics that enable the next generation of defense, security, and critical infrastructure systems.

"The acquisition of S.P.O. Smart Precision Optics will represent a major step in strengthening Ondas' leadership in advanced defense technologies," said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings. "Precision optics are the heart of electro-optical systems, and SPO's expertise and infrastructure is expected to give us an unparalleled ability to support the critical optical performance required in missile defense and counter-drone systems worldwide. Together, we intend to expand SPO's scale, pursue global opportunities, and play a leading role in supporting U.S., Israeli, and allied defense customers."

SPO has earned recognition as a critical supplier to Israeli defense corporations, with proven performance supporting critical security systems ranging from missile defense systems, various armored vehicles, and next-generation high-power weapons. Its unique capabilities span optical design, CNC processing, polishing, metrology, cement and cementing allowing for the delivery of complete solutions from raw material through finished assemblies. According to Research and Markets, the total addressable market (TAM) for Precision Optics was nearly $29 billion in 2025, with the High Precision Optics market sized at $3.3 billion.