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Israel Taps Ondas for $50M AI-Powered Demining on Eastern Border

The Israeli Ministry of Defence has issued an initial $10 million order to Ondas Inc. as part of a larger $50 million demining program. This initiative falls under the country's massive $1.7 billion Eastern Border Security Barrier project. Ondas's Israeli subsidiary, 4M Defense, will deploy AI-enabled robotic systems, drones, and sensors to clear landmines to make way for new security infrastructure. With a separate $30 million project on the Israel-Syria border, the company's active programs in the region now total approximately $80 million.

Key Points: Israel's $50M AI Demining Program with Ondas for Border Security

  • $10M initial order for demining
  • Part of $50M program under $1.7B barrier initiative
  • AI robots and drones to clear landmines
  • Additional orders expected through 2026
  • Separate $30M Israel-Syria border project
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Israel Defence Ministry taps Ondas for large-scale demining initiative

Ondas Inc. receives a $10M initial order for AI robotic demining as part of Israel's $1.7B Eastern Border Security Barrier initiative led by the Defence Ministry.

"enable new security infrastructure - Ondas Inc."

Tel Aviv, April 21

Florida-based Ondas Inc. said it has received a $10 million initial order as part of a $50 million demining program under Israel's $1.7 billion Eastern Border Security Barrier initiative led by the Ministry of Defence.

The work will be carried out by Ondas' Israeli subsidiary 4M Defense, which will deploy AI-enabled robotic systems, drones and advanced sensing technologies to clear landmines along Israel's eastern border to enable new security infrastructure.

The program is multi-phase, with additional orders expected through 2026.

Ondas also highlighted a separate $30 million Israel-Syria border demining project, bringing combined active programs to about $80 million, with further follow-on phases expected in the coming years.

- ANI

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Priya S
$1.7 billion for a border barrier... the scale is mind-boggling. The use of drones and robots for demining is smart - reduces risk to human lives. Hope our DRDO and private sector are developing similar indigenous capabilities. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Good to see a US-Israeli partnership on this. Clearing landmines is a humanitarian need first and foremost. Every country has the right to secure its borders, but the cost always makes me wonder if that money could also go to hospitals or schools. Just a thought.
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Sarah B
The technology aspect is fascinating. AI-enabled robotics for demining sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it's becoming reality. This is a massive contract for Ondas. Wonder if Indian startups are bidding for such global defence projects?
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Vikram M
While securing borders is important, the article mentions the Syria border project too. The entire region is so volatile. Investing billions in walls and mines... feels like treating the symptom, not the disease. Where is the investment in peace and dialogue? 🤷‍♂️
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Karthik V
Practical take: This is a huge business opportunity in the defence sector. $80 million in active programs is serious money. Indian companies should look at such niche, high-tech areas for exports. Make in India for the world!

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