Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:ONDS) shares rose around 2% on Wednesday after the company said its American Robotics Optimus drone has been cleared for streamlined federal purchasing following its addition to the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Blue UAS Cleared List.
The inclusion confirms that the Optimus platform meets U.S. government requirements around cybersecurity, supply-chain security and operational performance, opening the door for broader use across defense and critical infrastructure missions.
Placement on the Blue UAS Cleared List gives government agencies access to a centralized fast-track procurement channel, reducing administrative hurdles and shortening contracting timelines for deploying approved, U.S.-compliant drone systems in national security applications.
“This Blue List designation marks an important milestone for Ondas and American Robotics,” said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas Holdings Inc. “It validates the Optimus drone as a secure, reliable, and operationally proven platform for defense use.”
The Optimus system is built around a fully automated drone-in-a-box docking station designed for continuous, 24/7 operation. The dock supports 11 onboard batteries and up to nine interchangeable mission payloads that can be swapped autonomously between flights, enabling long-duration operations without human involvement while maintaining persistent aerial surveillance.
Ondas said the approval supports its broader strategy to deliver scalable, compliant unmanned aerial systems to government, defense and infrastructure customers, as demand accelerates for secure autonomous flight solutions.