Defense strategist David Chinn joins Ondas (NASDAQ: ONDS) OAS board
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ondas Inc. filed a current report describing a leadership change at its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit. The company has appointed David Chinn, a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, to the OAS Board of Directors, strengthening governance as OAS pursues global defense and national security opportunities.
The release highlights Mr. Chinn’s long experience advising governments, defense organizations, and advanced technology companies on strategy, modernization, and large-scale capability development across multiple regions. Ondas positions this appointment as support for its strategy to deliver layered autonomous solutions in areas such as airspace security, counter‑UAS, ISR, and robotic systems.
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Item 8.01. Other Events
On March 5, 2026, Ondas Inc. issued a press release announcing the appointment of David Chinn to the Ondas Autonomous Systems Inc. Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: March 5, 2026 | ONDAS INC. | |
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Exhibit 99.1
Ondas Strengthens OAS Board with McKinsey Senior Partner David Chinn to Support Global Defense Expansion
Appointment strengthens OAS leadership as company expands global defense and national security platform
WEST PALM BEACH, FL / March 5, 2026 / Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) (“Ondas” or the “Company”), a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence through its Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS) business unit and private wireless solutions through Ondas Networks, today announced the appointment of David Chinn to the OAS Board of Directors. Mr. Chinn brings more than two decades of experience advising governments, defense organizations, and leading technology companies on strategy, transformation, and large-scale capability development. As a Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Mr. Chinn has led global initiatives across the public sector, defense, and advanced technology practices, advising ministries of defense, national security agencies, and leading mission-critical technology providers on multi-billion-dollar modernization programs.
“David’s experience at the intersection of defense, government, and advanced technology makes him a valuable addition to the OAS board,” said Eric Brock, Chairman and CEO of Ondas. “As Ondas Autonomous Systems continues to scale globally and expand its role as a provider of mission-ready autonomous systems, David’s strategic insight and deep understanding of government and defense customers will help guide our long-term growth and execution.”
“OAS is operating at the convergence of autonomy, defense, and national security, where strategic clarity and execution discipline are critical,” said Oshri Lugassy, Co-CEO of Ondas Autonomous Systems. “David’s experience advising defense ministries, government leaders, and advanced technology organizations on large-scale transformation directly aligns with where we are headed. As we expand our autonomous systems portfolio and deploy mission-ready solutions globally, his perspective will be instrumental in shaping our roadmap and supporting sustainable growth. “OAS sits at the convergence of autonomy, defense, and national security, where clarity of strategy and operational discipline are essential,” said Oshri Lugassy, Co-CEO of Ondas Autonomous Systems. “David’s experience guiding defense ministries and advanced technology organizations through large-scale transformation aligns directly with our growth trajectory.”
At McKinsey, Mr. Chinn has advised senior government and military leaders on defense modernization, force transformation, operational resilience, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including autonomy, AI-enabled systems, and complex system-of-systems architectures. His work has spanned North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, supporting large-scale national programs and multi-year capability roadmaps. Mr. Chinn will retire from McKinsey later this year.
“Ondas Autonomous Systems is building a differentiated portfolio of autonomous platforms designed for real-world defense and security operations,” said David Chinn. “I’m excited to join the OAS Board of Directors at a time when demand for scalable, autonomous, and integrated systems is accelerating, and I look forward to supporting the team as they execute on their global strategy.”
Mr. Chinn’s appointment further strengthens OAS as the Company advances its strategy to deliver layered, autonomous solutions across airspace security, counter-UAS, ISR, and robotic systems. Ondas continues to build a system-of-systems approach that integrates multiple sensors, effectors, and autonomous platforms to address evolving defense, homeland security, and critical infrastructure requirements worldwide. Mr. Chinn’s appointment reflects Ondas’ continued evolution into a globally positioned defense technology platform, as OAS advances layered autonomous solutions across airspace security, counter-UAS, ISR, robotic systems, and integrated system-of-systems architectures. As demand for mission-ready and interoperable platforms increases across allied markets, Ondas continues to strengthen its leadership and governance to support long-term growth and operational scale.
About Ondas Inc.
Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) is a leading provider of autonomous systems and private wireless solutions through its business units Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS), Ondas Capital and Ondas Networks. Ondas’ technologies offer a powerful combination of aerial intelligence and next-generation connectivity to enhance security, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across essential industries.
Ondas Autonomous Systems (“OAS”) delivers a portfolio of AI-powered defense and security platforms deployed globally to protect sensitive sites, populations, and critical infrastructure. Through its operating companies—American Robotics, Airobotics, Apeiro Motion, Roboteam Ltd., and Sentrycs—OAS provides an integrated suite of autonomous aerial, ground, and counter-UAS solutions. These include the Optimus System, the first FAA-certified small UAS for fully automated aerial security and data capture; Iron Drone Raider, an autonomous counter-UAS interception platform; Roboteam’s combat-proven tactical ground robotic systems for military and special operations forces; Apeiro Motion’s advanced ground robotics and tethered UAV systems with proprietary navigation and communications technologies; and Sentrycs’ Cyber-over-RF (CoRF) and protocol-manipulation counter-UAS solutions.
Ondas Capital plans to combine advisory services and strategic investment management services to accelerate the rapid scaling and global deployment of unmanned and autonomous systems to Allied defense and security markets.
Ondas Networks provides software-defined wireless broadband technology through its FullMAX platform, based on the IEEE 802.16t standard. This standards-based system delivers high-performance connectivity for mission-critical IoT applications in markets such as rail, utilities, oil and gas, transportation, and government.
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For additional information on Ondas Inc.: www.ondas.com, X and LinkedIn
For Ondas Autonomous Systems: LinkedIn
For Airobotics: www.airoboticsdrones.com, X and LinkedIn
For American Robotics: www.american-robotics.com, X and LinkedIn
For Sentrycs: www.sentrycs.com, X and LinkedIn
For Roboteam: www.robo-team.com, X and LinkedIn
For Apeiro Motion: www.apeiro-motion.com, LinkedIn
For Ondas Networks: www.ondasnetworks.com, X and LinkedIn
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