Quercus International is pleased to announce that a team, led by Michael Mortimor and Jim Clark, has advised the shareholders of Rotron Aerospace Ltd (“Rotron”), a UK-based advanced defence technology company, on the sale of the business to Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) (“Ondas”), a leading US provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence.
Founded in 2008, Rotron has built a reputation as an innovative developer of high-performance, advanced unmanned aerial systems, long-range autonomous platforms, and complementary propulsion technologies. With vertically integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities, Rotron delivers long-endurance UAVs, autonomous strike effectors, and scalable unmanned assets designed for extended-reach and contested operations. The company serves defence and aerospace organisations globally and is a trusted partner in delivering sovereign capability at speed and scale.
Ondas Inc., listed on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: ONDS), is a leading provider of autonomous systems and private wireless solutions through its business units Ondas Autonomous Systems, Ondas Capital, and Ondas Networks. Ondas’ technologies offer a powerful combination of aerial intelligence and next-generation connectivity to enhance security, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across essential industries.
The acquisition will strengthen Ondas’ offering to the defence and security markets through an expanded system-of-systems architecture, incorporating long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, autonomous strike platforms, advanced propulsion and engineering capabilities, integrated command-and-control technologies, and an established presence in the UK market.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Gilo Cardozo, founder and CTO of Rotron, commented: “From first to last, Mike and the Quercus International team have been outstanding. From the outset, Mike genuinely understood our business and demonstrated fantastic sector knowledge and connectivity. This understanding and insight were combined with huge passion, commitment, and commercial acumen. In joining Ondas, we have found the ideal partner to support our vision for the future of unmanned systems.”
Eric Brock, chairman and CEO of Ondas Inc., commented: "Rotron will strengthen Ondas’ ability to deliver long‑range autonomous attack platforms as part of a fully integrated system‑of‑systems. This acquisition will accelerate our roadmap towards providing customers with end‑to‑end autonomous mission capability, from sensing and decision‑making through long-range precision engagement."
Michael Mortimor, Quercus International, commented: “It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Gilo, Alex Head (CEO) and the wider leadership team of Rotron. Together, they have built a business with substantial capabilities and IP that directly address urgent and future needs in both military and commercial applications. As part of Ondas, the business will continue to go from strength to strength.”
Together with transactions such as Percival Aviation, Serbus, Bluebear and Amazilia, this deal further highlights Quercus International’s exceptional expertise in the aerospace, defence and security sectors.
