Ondas wins Israeli drone contract after hiring ex-Mossad chief as defence lead

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Of the 9 outlets on this story carrying a published leaning rating, 0% are rated left, 56% are rated centre, 44% are rated right. Those percentages are shares of the rated outlets, not of every outlet that ran it, which was 14. The sections above set out what each side emphasised, in its own terms.

Is Ondas wins Israeli drone contract after hiring ex-Mossad chief as… left or right?

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Which outlets covered Ondas wins Israeli drone contract after hiring ex-Mossad chief as…?

14 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

What is the 'Digital Bat' programme?

The 'Digital Bat' is a next-generation tactical attack drone platform Ondas Holdings Inc. will develop for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. The contract, awarded on 11 August 2026, requires a low-cost, scalable system for frontline IDF units, focusing on rapid deployment and integration with command-and-control systems.

Who is David Barnea and what is his role at Ondas?

David Barnea is the former chief of Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency. He was appointed president and chairman of Ondas’s defence division on 4 August 2026, a week before the company secured the 'Digital Bat' contract. His appointment was widely reported as a strategic move ahead of the award.

How much is the Ondas drone contract worth?

The exact value of the contract has not been disclosed by Ondas or the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Reports describe it as a multi-million-dollar deal, but no specific figure, production volume, or delivery timeline has been published.

Which outlets reported on the Ondas contract?

The story was covered by five centre-rated outlets, including the Jerusalem Post, and four right-rated outlets, including Arutz Sheva. No left-rated outlet ran the story. Most reports were digests, with only two outlets publishing full articles.