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