Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) has appointed longtime McKinsey & Company partner David Chinn to the board of its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) division, strengthening leadership as the company expands its defense technology initiatives and global partnerships.
According to the press statement, Chinn currently serves as a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, where he has spent more than two decades advising governments, defense institutions, and technology firms on large-scale modernization programs.
His advisory work spans Europe, North America, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Middle East, often supporting national security agencies, defense ministries, and major technology providers. Ondas noted that Chinn plans to retire from McKinsey later this year.
This appointment comes at a time when OAS continues to broaden its international presence and expand its autonomous technology portfolio.
Leadership Highlights Strategic Industry Expertise
Company leadership said Chinn’s experience will help guide the next phase of growth as demand for advanced defense technologies rises.
Eric Brock, chairman and chief executive officer of Ondas Inc., said Chinn brings deep insight into both government and defense markets. Brock added that this perspective will help guide the company’s long-term strategy as it scales its autonomous systems offerings.
Oshri Lugassy, co-CEO of OAS, also highlighted the strategic alignment. He noted that Chinn’s work advising defense ministries and technology organizations closely aligns with the division’s development roadmap.
Together, these perspectives underscore Ondas’ broader effort to strengthen leadership and strategic guidance as the autonomous defense sector continues to expand.
Autonomous Systems Unit Expands Technology Portfolio
The Ondas Autonomous Systems division operates through several specialized subsidiaries. These include Airobotics, American Robotics, Apeiro Motion, Sentrycs, and Roboteam Ltd.
Each company focuses on different areas of autonomous technology. Their products include aerial drones, robotic ground systems, and counter-drone defense solutions.
By combining these capabilities, the division develops integrated systems that connect sensors, robotics, and autonomous platforms. These technologies support missions in airspace security, surveillance, and infrastructure protection.
The solutions primarily serve defense organizations, homeland security agencies, and operators of critical infrastructure.
Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) organizes its business through two main segments. Ondas Autonomous Systems develops defense and security technologies. Meanwhile, Ondas Networks focuses on private wireless communication systems. In addition, the company operates an investment arm, known as Ondas Capital.
New Contracts and Partnerships Strengthen Growth Strategy
Notably, the board appointment comes amid increased activity across the company’s autonomous systems business.
Earlier this week, Ondas disclosed that its subsidiary Airobotics secured a $20 million order for an autonomous border protection system. The purchase represents the first stage of a multi-year agreement with a government customer.
Ondas was selected as the program’s prime contractor in December 2025, and the framework could include additional development milestones and deployment phases over time.
Moreover, the company also recently announced a $10 million strategic investment in World View Enterprises. The Arizona-based firm that develops high-altitude balloon platforms used for surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance missions.
Through a partnership agreement, the companies plan to develop integrated multi-domain surveillance systems that combine World View’s stratospheric balloon technology with Ondas’ unmanned aircraft platforms.
Potential customers include the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Defense, critical infrastructure operators, and allied defense organizations.
Stock Performance Snapshot
At the time of reporting, Ondas Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) shares were trading at $10.39, down 1.09% for the session. Trading volume reached approximately 67.36 million shares, compared with an average daily volume of about 92.47 million.
The stock currently sits 33.28% below its 52-week high of $15.28, although it has gained 4.46% year-to-date. Meanwhile, Ondas’ market capitalization stands at roughly $4.62 billion.
