Mar 30, 2023
Israel launches Ofek 13 Satellite
The launch took place at a test site in central Israel using a "Shavit" launcher. By Erin Viner The Ofek 13 satellite was developed based on the experience of the…
Oct 06, 2020
Israel’s premier spy satellite becomes operational
The Israeli Defense Ministry has announced that the nation’s newest electro-optical Ofek-16 satellite is now operational. The IDF Visual Intelligence Unit 9900 will now assume responsibility for the latest atmospheric…
Aug 13, 2019
Netanyahu: Israel is U.S.’s Best Partner in Security Field
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel to be the United States best partner in the fields of intelligence, Defense and the development of what he termed as, “certain kinds of…
Nov 08, 2018
Israeli Intelligence Minister presents Omani counterparts with “Tracks for Regional Peace”
Israeli Intelligence and Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz was warmly welcomed, for a visit aimed at presenting his Arab counterparts with an Israeli regional initiative, dubbed "Tracks for Regional Peace." The…
Sep 14, 2016
Israel sends military satellite to orbit
Israel's Defense Ministry said it launched a military satellite, six years after sending its last, spy-satellite into orbit. Israeli officials said the nation's satellite program is aimed at boosting intelligence-gathering…