Former Mossad head Barnea joins US defense company Ondas Inc. as new global president, chairman
Ondas stated that Barnea will work with entities in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, where investments in autonomous defense systems are increasing.
David Barnea, a former leader of Mossad, has been appointed as the new Global President and Chairman of US defense technology firm Ondas Inc., the company announced on Monday. In his new role, Barnea will work to bolster the company's growth, foster advanced technological development, and cultivate strong relationships with defense and government entities worldwide.
Ondas praised Barnea's leadership during his time with Mossad, crediting it for enhancing the agency's intelligence, technological, and operational prowess, which led to his selection for this position.
Barnea's appointment aligns with Ondas' strategy to develop unified defense technology platforms incorporating AI-driven software. The aim is to integrate intelligence, communications, and decision-making processes into operational execution. The Israeli defense veteran will collaborate with partners in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, where there is growing investment in autonomous defense systems.
The move comes amid Ondas' expansion phase, following the receipt of significant orders for unmanned ground systems, autonomous precision-strike technologies, and counter-drone measures. In an interview, Barnea commented on the evolving nature of warfare, highlighting the increasing importance of merging intelligence, artificial intelligence, resilient communications, autonomous platforms, and precision capabilities into a coordinated operational environment.
He expressed his enthusiasm for joining Ondas to contribute to the company's global expansion and help drive the development of the next generation of AI-enabled multi-domain defense systems.
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