Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) announced that Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Yoav Har‑Even, former President & CEO of Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, has joined the advisory board of Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS), the company’s defense and security robotics unit. The move adds a veteran of multi‑domain operations and large defense programs to OAS at a time when Ondas is expanding its counter‑UAS and autonomous platforms portfolio. [1]
What happened today
- Har‑Even appointment. Ondas said Har‑Even—who oversaw international growth at Rafael and work on systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling and Trophy—will advise OAS on global strategy, integration and partnerships. The company also noted “record international orders” in 2025 for its Optimus autonomous drone system and Iron Drone Raider counter‑UAS platform across Asia, Europe and the Middle East. [2]
- Sentrycs deal in focus. Sector outlets highlighted Ondas’ plan to acquire Israeli Sentrycs, a cyber‑over‑RF (CoRF) counter‑drone specialist. While today’s coverage used “acquires” in headlines, the company previously said it entered a definitive agreement to acquire Sentrycs and expects the deal to close in November 2025. Sentrycs reports deployments in 25+ countries, and Ondas intends to integrate its detection/takeover technology with Iron Drone Raider for a “detect‑to‑defeat” solution. [3]
Stock snapshot
As of early afternoon (14:11 UTC) on Monday, ONDS traded around $5.81, up ~10.5% on the day.
Why this matters
The Har‑Even appointment signals Ondas’ intent to deepen ties with tier‑one defense customers as OAS scales. Rafael’s ex‑CEO brings relationships and program discipline from one of Israel’s most prominent defense primes. At the same time, the Sentrycs integration would give Ondas an RF‑based identification and takeover layer—positioning OAS to offer an integrated stack spanning autonomous ISR, airspace security and counter‑UAS interception under one roof. [4]
Context: Ondas’ 2025 build‑out
- Acquisitions & portfolio. In 2025 Ondas expanded OAS through deals and partnerships (including the announced Sentrycs acquisition) and emphasized combining sensors, effectors and autonomy into a unified architecture centered on systems like Optimus and Iron Drone Raider. [5]
- Orders momentum. Management says OAS achieved record international orders this year across multiple regions, supporting a thesis that global defense and critical‑infrastructure buyers are ramping autonomous security deployments. [6]
What’s next
- Deal closing: Ondas expects the Sentrycs transaction to close in November 2025, pending customary conditions. Watch for a closing release and integration details. [7]
- Earnings this week: The company will report Q3 2025 results on Thursday, November 13, 2025, followed by an 8:30 a.m. ET conference call. [8]
- Trade show presence: Ondas lists Defense & Security Thailand 2025 (Nov. 12–13) among upcoming events, indicating an international push in the Asia market. [9]
Key quotes & details (edited for length)
- Ondas on Har‑Even: his “nearly four decades” of leadership at the IDF and Rafael will “advance OAS’ global defense‑technology strategy.” (Press release, Nov. 10, 2025.) [10]
- Ondas on Sentrycs: the CoRF platform enables authorities to detect, identify, track and take control of hostile drones within seconds—without jamming or spoofing—and is deployed in 25 countries. (Press release, Nov. 4, 2025.) [11]
- Today’s trade coverage: Industry outlet UAS Weekly spotlighted the Sentrycs combination and its fit alongside American Robotics, Airobotics and Apeiro Motion under OAS. (Nov. 10, 2025.) [12]
Bottom line
For November 10, 2025, the headline for Ondas is governance and strategic depth—bringing in a high‑profile defense executive as OAS pursues an integrated counter‑UAS strategy that includes the pending Sentrycs acquisition. With earnings due Thursday and investor attention on bookings and integration cadence, ONDS remains one to watch this week. [13]
Note: Today’s article is based on company disclosures and reputable financial/industry outlets published on Nov. 10, 2025, with prior context where relevant. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not investment advice.
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