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Israel Awards Ondas Multi-Million Drone Contract for “Digital Bat”

8/12/2026

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Israel's Ministry of Defense awarded Ondas a multi-million-dollar contract for low-cost drones under the “Digital Bat” program.
The contract includes the drone platform, autonomy, mission software and integration.
CEO Eric Brock said the award validates Ondas' platform and signals a shift to affordable systems.
Ondas, led by former Mossad chief David Barnea with Oshri Lugassy, beat Elbit Systems and Rafael, citing the U.S. $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program as a push.

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Israel's Ministry of Defense awarded Ondas a multi-million-dollar contract for low-cost drones under the “Digital Bat” program.
The contract includes the drone platform, autonomy, mission software and integration.
CEO Eric Brock said the award validates Ondas' platform and signals a shift to affordable systems.
Ondas, led by former Mossad chief David Barnea with Oshri Lugassy, beat Elbit Systems and Rafael, citing the U.S. $1.1 billion Drone Dominance Program as a push.