Ondas and RSE Ventures co-lead strategic investment in FPF Defense

Jul 24, 2026 · Funding · FPF Defense · Defense

Ondas and RSE Ventures co-led an undisclosed strategic investment in FPF Defense to accelerate development and production preparation for the SmartFlak counter-UAS system and Hammerhead interceptor.

Verified eventFPF DefenseJul 24, 2026

Evidence notes

  • FPF is developing SmartFlak around the Hammerhead autonomous kinetic interceptor for Shahed-class one-way attack drones.
  • The system targets the 9-to-20-kilometre engagement gap with a claimed cost per shot in the low tens of thousands of dollars.
  • The investment funds Hammerhead development and production, a U.S. manufacturing base, engineering hiring and West Palm Beach operations.

Company context

Developer of autonomous kinetic counter-UAS interceptors and integrated launch systems.

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