New York, Feb 18, 2026, 06:16 EST — Premarket
- Ondas shares picked up around 4% ahead of the open, building on Tuesday’s nearly 8% jump.
- Sentrycs has rolled out its counter-drone systems with a German State Police office, the company said. Its “Scout” portable kit is heading to a trade show in Germany.
- Hood River Capital just disclosed a 4.71% stake, according to a new 13G/A filing.
Ondas Inc gained roughly 4% in premarket action Wednesday, building on the previous session’s almost 8% rally that followed news of a fresh German police order for its counter-drone equipment. Shares were recently trading near $10.45, up from Tuesday’s close at $10.05. (StockAnalysis)
Ondas announced that its Sentrycs unit has delivered and set up a counter-unmanned aircraft system—tech that spots and disables drones—for a German State Police agency. The company is also preparing to launch its man-portable “Scout” device in Germany before the end of the month. According to Ondas, the “Cyber over RF” technique allows operators to seize control of unauthorized drones without jamming signals or resorting to physical force. “The immediate impact of lawful, precise drone mitigation” is now evident, said Sentrycs CEO Tal Cohen. Ondas, pointing to figures from Grand View Research, estimates the handheld sector could hit $9.8 billion within five years. (Nasdaq)
The company linked its move to a jump in drone incidents across Germany, pointing out that federal criminal police recorded more than 1,000 suspicious flights in 2025—some close to airports and military locations. Ondas argued that simply detecting drones doesn’t give authorities a lawful option for neutralizing threats, especially in crowded cities. (Ondas inc.)
The counter-UAS space is packed. Large defense contractors are pushing full “detect-to-defeat” solutions, but smaller outfits are angling for business too, offering lower-cost, rapid-deploy options aimed at police or vital infrastructure.
Tuesday saw roughly 74.8 million shares traded in the Nasdaq small-cap, sending the stock as high as $10.32 during the session, according to MarketBeat. Fast money showed up — and just as quickly, it can disappear. (MarketBeat)
Hood River Capital Management disclosed in a Schedule 13G/A that it held 17.36 million shares of Ondas, representing 4.71% of the class as of Dec. 31. An amended box on the filing confirms their stake slipped to 5% or below. (Ondas Inc.)
Florida-based Ondas offers a range of autonomous drone and counter-drone technologies via its Ondas Autonomous Systems arm, while Ondas Networks handles private wireless equipment. The lineup includes the Optimus drone system, the Iron Drone Raider interceptor, and the FullMAX broadband platform, according to the company. (Ondas inc.)
The company won’t say how much the German State Police contract is worth, or how long it runs. That leaves investors in the dark about when—or if—the headline deal will move the revenue needle. Should these deployments stay sporadic, or if competitors undercut on price, the current rally could fizzle. (Nasdaq)
Enforce Tac in Nuremberg is up next, with doors open Feb. 23-25. Traders are on the lookout for any customer insight that won’t make it into the official press release. (Enforce Tac)
Looking ahead, traders are zeroed in on Ondas’ earnings set for March 18, hunting for confirmation on the recent contract headlines. Right now, it’s a wait to see if demand reappears as the U.S. cash session gets underway. (Investing)
