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US Ondas Wins Israeli Defense Ministry Contract to Develop Next-Gen Attack Drones for IDF

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דווח לראשונה בGlobes · Aug 11, 2026

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US defense company Ondas won an Israeli Defense Ministry tender to develop next-generation tactical attack drones for the IDF, surpassing local competitors. The multi-million dollar program aims to provide low-cost, autonomous drone platforms for rapid deployment to infantry brigades. Ondas has expanded in Israel through acquisitions and is led locally by retired Brig. Gen. Oshri Lugasi. The project reflects a global trend toward affordable unmanned systems and positions Ondas as a key contractor for advanced defense technologies in Israel.

01Ondas won Israeli Defense Ministry tender to develop next-gen tactical attack drones for the IDF.
02The $ multi-million "Digital Bat" program focuses on low-cost, autonomous, rapidly deployable drone platforms.
03Ondas surpassed Israeli firms Elbit and Rafael, expanding locally via multiple defense tech acquisitions.
04Israeli branch led by retired Brig. Gen. Oshri Lugasi, with oversight amid Defense Ministry scrutiny.
05Ondas CEO Eric Brock cited global shift to affordable autonomous systems, referencing US $1.1B drone initiative.
06Former Mossad chief Dedi Barnea appointed Ondas security division chairman, emphasizing strategic commitment.

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