Israel launches a satellite to expand its surveillance capability throughout Middle East
Ofek 19, equipped with synthetic aperture radar, will provide continuous, all-weather surveillance and enhance Israel's intelligence across seven frontlines, officials said.
- Israel has launched a new spy satellite called Ofek 19, enhancing its surveillance capabilities across the Middle East.
- Defense minister Israel Katz said the satellite will help Israel monitor its enemies 'at all times and in all situations.'
- Gen. Amir Baram stated that Ofek 19 is part of efforts 'to maintain persistent, simultaneous surveillance of any point throughout the Middle East.
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Israel launches satellite to expand surveillance capability
Israel has launched a new spy satellite that defense officials described as a strategic cornerstone, saying it will strengthen their surveillance capacity across the Middle East in the years ahead. Military officials and Defense Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that the satellite, launched late Tuesday, will enhance Israel’s ability to collect images gathered over Iran during a 12-day war earlier this year. Over 12,000 satellite images of Ira…
Israel launched the Ofek 19 spy satellite. The Defense Ministry described the operation as a global achievement and a warning to its enemies that they are under constant surveillance...


Israel says new spy satellite a message to enemies under constant watch
JERUSALEM, Sept 3 — Israel has launched a new spy satellite into orbit in what Defence Minister Israel Katz described today as a “message” to its enemies that they are under continuous surveillance.“The launch of the Ofek 19 satellite yesterday is an achievement of the highest global level. Few countries possess these capabilities,” Defence Minister Israel Katz wrote on X.“This is also a message to all our enemies, wherever they may be—we are k…
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