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Israel Reopens Attack-Drone Tender, Adds Ondas

August 13, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Israel's Ministry of Defense reopens attack-drone tender.
Airobotics, an Ondas subsidiary, added as third supplier.
Program aims for several thousand tactical attack drones.
Original winners Kela and eyesAtop may see reduced share.

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Strategic Implications

The addition of Airobotics may indicate the Ministry of Defense's desire for redundancy in production and supply, which could reduce reliance on a single manufacturer and increase the program's overall resilience. This move suggests a shift toward diversifying suppliers and promoting competition, which may benefit the Israeli defense industry as a whole.

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What Happened

Digital Bat Program Sees Unexpected Twist With New Supplier

In a surprise move, Israel’s Ministry of Defense has reopened its ‘Digital Bat’ tender for attack drones, adding Airobotics, a subsidiary of Ondas, as a third supplier. The program, which aims to establish an attack-drone fleet based on several thousand tactical drones, had initially named Kela and eyesAtop as winners. The addition of Airobotics may reduce the share of the original winners, with the exact quantities and financial terms of the contracts remaining classified. According to Calcalist, the overall value of the program could reach several hundred million shekels, with the Ministry of Defense seeking to increase redundancy in production and supply.

Source | Originally Published: August 13, 2026

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