Israeli Firm Ondas Acquires Stemme to Boost ULTRA Aircraft Production
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Israeli company Ondas is acquiring Stemme GmbH in an all-cash deal to boost its production of ULTRA aircraft. The move aims to increase output to about 10 aircraft monthly by 2028 for U.S. and allied ISR missions. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2027, pending regulatory approval.
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- Ondas will acquire Stemme GmbH in an all-cash deal to boost ULTRA aircraft production.
- The company aims to produce approximately 10 ULTRA aircraft per month by 2028.
- The acquisition is intended to meet demand for ISR capabilities from the U.S. and allies.
- Arik Brock, CEO of Ondas, highlighted the goal of controlling production costs and timelines.
- Stemme GmbH holds airworthiness approvals from EASA, LBA, and the FAA.
- The deal is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Israeli company Ondas has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the entirety of Stemme GmbH, a manufacturer of ULTRA aircraft frames, in an all-cash deal. This acquisition is part of Ondas's strategy to expand its production capabilities and supply chain to meet growing demand for low-cost, continuous intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities in the United States and among its allies. The company aims to increase its production rate to approximately 10 ULTRA aircraft per month by 2028, for both civilian and military applications.
Arik Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas, stated that the acquisition will provide greater control over airframe production, costs, and timelines. He emphasized the goal of aligning production pace with customer demand and establishing significant manufacturing capacity in the U.S. The plan connects a low-cost ISR aircraft with an existing production system capable of supporting increased output.
Stemme holds airworthiness approvals from EASA, LBA, and the FAA, and operates an FAA Part 145-certified repair facility. These capabilities complement its existing expertise in airframe manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.