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Ondas' American Robotics Optimus Drone Approved for Rapid Federal Procurement via DCMA Blue UAS Cleared List
Approval confirms compliance with Department of War cybersecurity, supply-chain, and operational standards, further positioning Ondas' dual-use autonomous platform for expanded deployment across defense and critical infrastructure applications Milestone ...
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