Ondas Inc., a provider of autonomous aerial and ground robotic intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit and private wireless solutions through Ondas Networks, has acquired BIRD Aerosystems, a global developer of Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for military, government and homeland security customers.
The acquisition marks Ondas’ entry into the airborne missile protection and unmanned aerial systems (UAS) defence market, adding new technologies to its portfolio and strengthening its focus on defence and security applications. The move complements the company’s growing capabilities in autonomous systems architecture, including counter-UAS and mission intelligence solutions.
“BIRD Aerosystems adds a highly differentiated capability to the Ondas defence technology platform,” said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas. “Their globally deployed aircraft protection systems and advanced airborne ISR technologies expand our footprint in airborne defence markets while strengthening our ability to deliver integrated multi-domain mission solutions.”
Founded in Israel in 2001, BIRD Aerosystems develops airborne defence technologies designed to protect aircraft and deliver mission intelligence capabilities. Its aircraft protection systems are installed on more than 700 airborne platforms across over 40 aircraft types. These systems support defence, government and special-mission aviation operators including the U.S. Army, NATO forces, leading Asia-Pacific air forces and United Nations aviation fleets, and have been deployed in numerous conflict zones and high-risk environments.
BIRD operates across two primary technology areas: Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and Airborne Surveillance, Intelligence and Observation (ASIO) mission systems. The AMPS platform integrates advanced missile-warning sensors with Directional Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) technology to detect, confirm and neutralize incoming threats such as MANPADS.
BIRD’s ASIO systems provide ISR and mission-management capabilities by combining radar, electro-optical sensors, communications intelligence and data-fusion technologies. These platforms support border protection, maritime patrol, infrastructure monitoring and airspace security missions, delivering real-time intelligence to command-and-control centers.
Following integration with Ondas, BIRD plans to expand its technologies into the rapidly growing market for unmanned aircraft protection, supporting next-generation autonomous platforms operating in contested environments.
The acquisition continues Ondas’ strategy of expanding its global defence technology platform through targeted acquisitions that strengthen ISR, airspace defence, counter-UAS operations and autonomous security systems across NATO and allied markets.
Source: Ondas Inc.