Ondas Holdings Inc. has added former Rafael Advanced Defense Systems President and CEO Major General (Ret.) Yoav Har‑Even to its Autonomous Systems Advisory Board, a move that signals a deepening of the company’s defense‑sector focus. Har‑Even, who led Rafael’s development of the Iron Dome missile‑defense system, brings a decade‑long record of managing large‑scale defense programs and international collaborations.
The appointment is strategically timed to support Ondas’ OAS (Ondas Autonomous Systems) segment, which is the company’s primary revenue driver. OAS has already secured record international orders for its Optimus small UAS and Iron Drone Raider counter‑UAS platform, and the addition of Har‑Even is expected to accelerate deployment and broaden the company’s defense customer base.
Financially, Ondas reported Q2 2025 revenue of $6.3 million, a 555% year‑over‑year increase, and has maintained a 2025 revenue target of at least $25 million. The OAS segment alone is projected to contribute over $20 million, underscoring the segment’s outsized impact on the company’s top line.
CEO Eric Brock said, “Yoav’s exceptional record as both a military commander and a defense‑industry leader makes him an extraordinary addition to the OAS Advisory Board. His perspective on global defense collaboration and organizational growth will be instrumental as we scale OAS operations worldwide and advance our strategic acquisition strategy.” Co‑CEO Oshri Lugassy added, “Yoav’s perspective combines decades of operational expertise with a deep understanding of defense‑industry execution.”
The announcement triggered a positive market reaction, with Ondas’ stock surging on the day of the news. Analysts highlighted the appointment as a high‑margin growth catalyst, noting that it complements recent acquisitions such as Sentrycs, Insight Intelligent Sensors, and 4M Defense, which together broaden the company’s integrated defense ecosystem.
Overall, the appointment of Yoav Har‑Even positions Ondas to leverage his expertise in multi‑domain operations and strategic program management, reinforcing the company’s trajectory toward becoming a leading provider of autonomous defense solutions. The move is expected to enhance credibility with key defense customers, support the OAS segment’s growth, and strengthen the company’s competitive advantage in a rapidly expanding global drone market.
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