Former Mossad director David Barnea has been appointed chairman and global president of Ondas Defense, the defense division of Nasdaq-listed Ondas Holdings, valued at $4 billion.

Barnea joins the company two months after ending his tenure as Mossad chief. Roman Gofman now heads the Israeli intelligence service.

Ondas said Barnea will lead its international growth strategy, support development of artificial intelligence-based defense technologies, and expand ties with governments and security organizations worldwide.

The company develops autonomous drones, counter-drone systems, ground robotic platforms, intelligence tools, and AI-powered command-and-control software.

Ondas said Barnea’s experience in national security, technology and strategic leadership will help accelerate the company’s global expansion and development of autonomous defense systems.

The company also emphasized that it has no affiliation with the Mossad and that Barnea will not use or disclose classified information obtained during his government service.