Ondas unveils AI-driven autonomous 'system-of-systems' at Eurosatory

At the Eurosatory defense exhibition, Ondas is showcasing its ambitious vision for the future of warfare: a unified 'system-of-systems' where artificial intelligence orchestrates a seamless integration of air, ground, and autonomous capabilities.

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Ondas says that it is not building standalone platforms for a bygone battlefield, but one where autonomous systems that are integrated into one unified system-of-systems will allow technology to be the first contact with the enemy, before troops are exposed.

The company argues that in an era of fast-moving, low-flying, and increasingly unmanned threats, autonomy must be the first line of defense. Ondas is not developing isolated platforms but rather a cohesive network. This architecture links air-defense assets, aerial intelligence platforms, ground robotics, loitering systems, sensors, and AI command software. The goal is to enable a force that can sense, decide, orchestrate, execute, and assess across multiple domains without human operators needing to process every single step.

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The company’s unified architecture is built to connect air‑defense assets, aerial intelligence platforms, ground robotics, loitering systems, sensors, and AI‑powered command software, with the goal of creating an autonomous force able to sense, decide, orchestrate, execute, and assess across multiple domains without waiting for human operators to process every step.

Key components of this integrated approach include Iron Wave, which combines ground and air defense for forward units using unmanned ground vehicles and containerized modules to create an autonomous buffer for troops. Dual Shield offers a mobile, truck-mounted counter-UAS system for layered protection against drones. MODUS provides a low-altitude sensing and response layer for dismounted troops, extending autonomous protection to the tactical edge. Scout Cyber-over-RF offers a mobile counter-UAS capability for small teams, while Iron Arrow is a new long-range interceptor designed for autonomous air defense against unmanned platforms.

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Iron Wave is built around unmanned ground vehicles and containerized deployment modules, combining ground and air defense for forward‑deployed units. It is designed to give frontline forces an autonomous buffer before personnel are exposed.

Central to this ecosystem is LADOS, Ondas's newly unveiled orchestration system. LADOS connects sensors, autonomous systems, communications, and effectors, enabling synchronized mission execution and real-time situational awareness across both air and ground environments. This rollout follows Ondas's strategic acquisitions aimed at expanding its defense technology base and integrating autonomous capabilities. With European militaries increasing investments in counter-UAS and autonomous ground systems, Ondas is positioning its unified architecture as a crucial solution for navigating increasingly complex threat landscapes. The company is also leveraging its European joint venture, ONBERG, to solidify its presence in the region, which is rapidly scaling up autonomous defense procurement.

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Dual Shield brings a truck‑mounted counter‑UAS system for maneuvering forces, offering mobile layered protection against drones in contested environments.