ONDAS TO ACQUIRE AUTONOMOUS AIRCRAFT MAKER DZYNE
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Ondas Inc. will acquire autonomous aircraft manufacturer DZYNE Technologies for $875.8 million in a cash-and-stock deal. The acquisition positions Ondas as a comprehensive autonomous defense technology platform.
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