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Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins ONDS as Chairman with Estimated $4 Million+ Compensation
How 13 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By מירב ארד
First reported by Mako · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
Dedi Barnea, former Mossad chief, has been appointed chairman of American drone company ONDS with an estimated compensation package exceeding $4 million, reflecting his strategic value in defense markets.
- 01Dedi Barnea appointed ONDS chairman two months after leaving Mossad in June 2026.
- 02ONDS is a US drone and autonomous systems firm with significant Israeli operations.
- 03Barnea’s role focuses on leveraging defense experience and government connections.
- 04Estimated compensation includes a $300-500K salary plus $3 million+ in equity grants.
- 05ONDS typically rewards executives mainly with stock and options, not cash.
- 06Barnea’s package could exceed $10 million due to his unique security expertise.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 13 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins ONDS as Chairman with Estimated $4 Million+ Compensation
N12Center · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins ONDS as Chairman with Estimated $4 Million+ Compensation
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 4, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins US Defense Firm Amid Israeli Security Concerns
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins Ondas Defense as Global President and Chairman
Kan NewsCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dadi Barnea Appointed Global President of US Defense Firm ONDS
SrugimRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins Ondas Defense as Global President and Chairman
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Appointed Global President and Chairman of Ondas Defense
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins Ondes Defense as Global Chairman
MaarivCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins Ondes Defense as Global President
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins US Defense Tech Firm Ondas Defense as Global President and Chairman
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins Ondas Defense as Global President and Chairman
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Named Global President of ONDES Defense Company
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Appointed Chairman and Global President of Ondas Defense
Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins US Defense Tech Firm Ondas as Global President
GlobesUnrated · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins ONDES as Global President and Defense Chairman
CalcalistUnrated · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Former Mossad Chief Dedi Barnea Joins Oondes Defense as Global President and Chairman
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