What BIRD Aerosystems does

BIRD Aerosystems is an Israeli defense technology company founded in 2001 that develops Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for military, government, and homeland security customers. Its systems integrate proprietary sensing, mitigation, and command-and-control technologies to detect, track, and counter missile threats against aircraft, and to enable real-time aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions including counter-UAS, border protection, maritime surveillance, and airspace monitoring. The company reports systems deployed on more than 700 aircraft across over 40 aircraft types, serving customers including the U.S. Army, NATO forces, Asia-Pacific armed forces, and United Nations aviation fleets.

BIRD generates revenue primarily through hardware sales via direct defense procurement contracts and aircraft OEM integration or retrofit programs. As a B2B defense vendor, it markets through direct government engagement and participation in defense exhibitions such as Eurosatory, ILA Berlin, and Singapore Airshow, while systems are sold either as standalone protection packages or embedded into broader aircraft platforms. Pricing is negotiated through defense procurement and is not publicly disclosed. The company employs 101–250 people across its Israeli headquarters operations.

In March 2026, Ondas Inc. acquired a 50% stake in BIRD Aerosystems for over $65 million, implying a total company valuation of approximately $110 million. The acquisition integrates BIRD's sensing, mitigation, and command-and-control technologies with Ondas' autonomous aerial systems, counter-UAS capabilities, and AI command software to build a multi-domain autonomous defense platform.

Name

BIRD Aerosystems

Legal name

BIRD Aerosystems

Website

https://birdaero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

BIRD Aerosystems, founded in Israel in 2001, develops Airborne Missile Protection Systems and ISR solutions for military, government, and homeland security customers globally. Its systems are deployed on 700+ aircraft across 40+ types serving the U.S. Army, NATO, APAC armed forces, and UN fleets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Airborne Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Air Defense Missiles & Interceptors (IMABAHAD), Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA) & Avionics Computing Platforms (IMABAFAI), Avionics Software, Certification & Safety-Critical Systems (DO-178/DO-254) (IMABAFAK)

Keywords

• Airborne missile protection
• Military ISR solutions
• Defense aircraft systems
• Counter-UAS technologies
• Airborne surveillance systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Herzliya

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Technology Systems and Solutions: Sale of proprietary airborne missile protection systems and ISR solutions to military, government, and homeland security customers worldwide. Revenue is generated through direct defense contracts and system sales to armed forces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

BIRD Aerosystems develops and manufactures Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for military, government, and homeland security customers. Its products integrate sensing, threat mitigation, and command-and-control capabilities into systems installed on aircraft to detect, track, and defeat missile threats while delivering real-time situational awareness. The systems are deployed on more than 700 aircraft across over 40 aircraft types, serving customers such as the U.S. Army, NATO forces, Asia-Pacific armed forces, and United Nations aviation fleets.

Product overview

BIRD Aerosystems is an Israeli company founded in 2001 that develops and provides Airborne Missile Protection Systems (AMPS) and airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for military, government, and homeland security customers. The company offers two core product lines: AMPS for aircraft protection against missile threats, and airborne ISR solutions for various defense and security missions. The company's systems are deployed on over 700 aircraft across 40+ aircraft types serving the U.S. Army, NATO forces, APAC armed forces, and United Nations aviation fleets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AMPS (Airborne Missile Protection Systems) Airborne Missile Protection Systems providing sensing, mitigation, and command-and-control capabilities for aircraft protection against missile threats. Installed on over 700 aircraft across 40+ aircraft types serving military and government customers.
• Airborne ISR Solutions Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance solutions for military, government, and homeland security customers, supporting counter-UAS, border protection, maritime surveillance, and airspace monitoring missions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 aircraft protected globally with deployed AMPS systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ondas Inc.coreOthers · 11 March 2026Ondas Inc. acquired BIRD Aerosystems in March 2026 as part of its strategy to build a fully integrated autonomous defense platform. The acquisition integrates BIRD's sensing, mitigation, and command-and-control technologies with Ondas' autonomous aerial systems and counter-UAS technologies to create a unified multi-domain defense ecosystem. Ondas acquired a 50% stake for over $65 million, with total company valuation estimated around $110 million.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics major with broad airborne EW, SIGINT, and self-protection suites on military aircraft. Closely comparable to BIRD on airborne defense electronics mission and customer base, but operates at much greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• Rafael Advanced Defense Systems: Israeli state-affiliated defense prime offering air defense and aircraft protection systems including the SPYDER family and Trophy APS. Directly comparable to BIRD on missile-defense and airborne protection missions, with broader portfolio and prime-contractor role.
• Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI): Israeli state-owned aerospace prime with EL/W electronic warfare, AEW, and airborne ISR products. Comparable to BIRD's ISR and self-protection missions, but at full platform/prime scale rather than subsystem specialization.
• Northrop Grumman: U.S. defense prime offering LAIRCM and other aircraft missile-warning and countermeasure systems to U.S. and allied militaries. Direct competitor on the same airborne self-protection use cases BIRD serves, but as part of a much larger prime portfolio.
• BAE Systems: Global defense major providing aircraft survivability equipment, including the AN/AAR-57 CMWS and integrated countermeasures. Closely comparable on aircraft missile warning and dispensing, with broader platform integration footprint.
• Leonardo S.p.A. Italian defense prime offering airborne EW and missile approach warning systems, including Miysis DIRCM and BriteCloud expendables. Comparable on airborne self-protection offerings, especially within NATO customers served by BIRD.
• Saab: Swedish defense and aerospace company offering aircraft-based surveillance (GlobalEye AEW&C) and electronic warfare solutions. Comparable to BIRD's ISR and self-protection missions, particularly for European/NATO customers.
• Thales: European defense electronics group with strong airborne radar, EW, and missile-warning capabilities across NATO and APAC. Comparable to BIRD on aircraft sensor/surveillance integration, especially in European markets.
• Hensoldt: German defense electronics specialist in radar, IFF, and electronic warfare including missile warning systems (e.g., AMPS-MWS family collaborations). Closely comparable on airborne sensing and self-protection mission and European customer base.

Others

• Ondas Holdings (parent): Strategic acquirer and parent of BIRD Aerosystems, providing autonomous aerial platforms, counter-UAS, and AI command-and-control software. Comparable as the integrating ecosystem that now bundles BIRD's airborne protection into a multi-domain defense offering.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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