Ondas Launched Long-Range Counter-Drone System
The REACH system offers non-kinetic drone disruption for users requiring extended operational range.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Robotics
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Ondas Inc. has launched the Dronebuster REACH, a long-range, non-kinetic counter-drone system designed to address operator demand for increased stand-off distance. The company has already secured its first contract to deliver the platform to the Office of Naval Research.
Why it matters
The system addresses an operational gap where users lost critical time waiting for incoming threats to enter the range of existing handheld effectors. By extending the distance at which countermeasures can be applied, the technology aims to improve reaction times for defense operators.
The REACH system integrates with DefenseOS command-and-control software to receive cueing from existing Detect, Track, and Identify systems. It performs non-kinetic electronic attacks, including command-and-control disruption, Global Navigation Satellite System denial, and Positioning, Navigation and Timing interference.
The players
Ondas Inc.
A manufacturer specializing in counter-drone systems and software integration for defense and industrial applications.
Office of Naval Research
A component of the United States Department of the Navy that coordinates and manages the research and technology development programs.
The details
The platform functions by detecting and disrupting drone signals before they reach sensitive areas, moving beyond the limitations of handheld units. By integrating with established command-and-control architectures like DefenseOS, it enables automated targeting responses. This allows the system to pair with external detection arrays to identify and neutralize unmanned aerial vehicles without requiring manual, short-range activation by an operator.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: Ondas launched the Dronebuster REACH system.
Year-to-date 2026: ONDS share price declined by 8%.
The Tech Race
This development marks an effort to shift the counter-UAS product cycle toward extended-range operations. It directly competes in the broader military landscape where defense contractors are racing to integrate autonomous electronic warfare capabilities into modular command-and-control suites.
The REACH system is currently targeted at defense and institutional clients, with initial delivery under contract to the Office of Naval Research. While the product line is established, individual operators and commercial users should expect availability to depend on defense procurement timelines rather than standard consumer release cycles.
The takeaway
The addition of the REACH system signifies a maturation in non-kinetic defense, moving away from handheld limits toward integrated software-cued disruption. Watch for the forthcoming delivery performance to the Office of Naval Research as a benchmark for the system's real-world operational efficacy.
Further reading
For additional context on how autonomous systems are changing defense, see Robotics.
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