Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Named Global President of ONDES Defense Company

ONDES announced the appointment of former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea as its global president and chairman of ONDES Defense. Barnea, who led Mossad from 2021 to 2026 after nearly 30 years in the agency, will play a key role in expanding ONDES's international presence, shaping its technological strategy, and enhancing cooperation among the group's companies. His responsibilities include driving growth in international markets, particularly in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, advancing new defense technologies, and leading business acquisitions and integrations.

Barnea will also contribute to developing the company’s technological roadmap by identifying new technologies and evaluating investments and acquisitions as part of ONDES's growth strategy. Upon his appointment, Barnea expressed enthusiasm about working with the team to support global expansion and help develop next-generation multidimensional defense systems based on artificial intelligence. ONDES CEO Eric Brook welcomed Barnea’s appointment, highlighting his experience as directly relevant to the company’s next growth phase and expected to strengthen its capabilities in global defense and technology markets.