BIRD Aerosystems

Special Mission Aircraft Solutions and Airborne Missile Protection Systems

Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Acquired by Ondas Holdings
Acquired Herzliya, Israel Founded 2001
Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$40.0M
Last: 2018-07
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2001
Headcount
130
HQ
Herzliya, Israel
Sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS

About

BIRD Aerosystems develops and deploys airborne missile protection systems (AMPS) and airborne surveillance, information, and observation (ASIO) solutions.

BIRD’s field-proven Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) family of solutions is designed to provide total protection in dense and diverse threat environments by protecting crews and aircraft against all known Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAMs), including man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS), laser beam rider (LBR) and radar-guided missiles. Integrated with BIRD’s patented Confirmation and Tracking Sensors, AMPS uniquely ensures an unprecedented Zero False Alarm Rate (FAR) along with enhanced protection based on each real threat’s unique characteristics enabling users to detect threats in a way that has never been possible before, ensuring optimal aircraft protection tailored to defeat each specific threat.

The companys AMPS and ASIO solutions are in operational use by countries and customers worldwide, including NATO forces, UN air operations, and the U.S. government.

Funding history · 1 round · $40.0M total

Q&A

When was BIRD Aerosystems acquired and by whom?
BIRD Aerosystems was acquired by Ondas Holdings in March 2026.
What is BIRD Aerosystems' primary focus?
BIRD Aerosystems specializes in Special Mission Aircraft Solutions and Airborne Missile Protection Systems.
What type of solutions does BIRD Aerosystems develop?
BIRD Aerosystems develops and deploys airborne missile protection systems (AMPS) and airborne surveillance, information, and observation (ASIO) solutions.
How many employees does BIRD Aerosystems have?
BIRD Aerosystems has 51-200 employees.
When was BIRD Aerosystems founded?
BIRD Aerosystems was founded in October 2001.
What was the total amount raised by BIRD Aerosystems through funding rounds?
BIRD Aerosystems raised a total of $40,000,000 through funding rounds.
Which investor participated in BIRD Aerosystems' last funding round?
FIMI Opportunity Funds participated in BIRD Aerosystems' last funding round in July 2018.
Where is BIRD Aerosystems headquartered?
BIRD Aerosystems is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.

Team · 3

Founder · Co-founder & Co-CEO
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Founder · Co-founder & Co-CEO
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Founder · Co-founder

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Aerospace, Defense & HLS
Sub-sectors
Aerospace, Defense & HLSDefense & HLS SolutionsSecurity & Surveillance IntegrationC4I
Technologies
Sensing
Target customers
Defense, Safety & SecuritySecurityLaw EnforcementHomeland SecurityTransportation & LogisticsLogisticsMaritimeCommerce & Retail
Business model
B2BB2G

Highlights

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