Ondas Holdings Inc. (ONDS) saw its stock surge 5.20% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the announcement of a significant government contract. The company's Ondas Autonomous Systems unit has been selected as the prime contractor for a multi-year, multi-phase program to develop and deploy an autonomous border-protection system using thousands of drones.

The program, expected to begin with an initial purchase order in January 2026, will involve the development of multipurpose drones, ground launching systems, and advanced software and AI capabilities. This contract is a major milestone for Ondas Holdings, positioning it as a key player in national security and border protection technologies.