Morocco’s purchase of Israeli spy satellite bolsters anti-Iran bloc The proliferation of Iranian-made weapons among Tehran’s proxies is being countered by sale of blue-and-white defense tech to Jerusalem’s allies. Yaakov Lappin July 19, 2024
Powerful new Israeli eye in space will keep tabs on Iran The “Ofek 13” reconnaissance satellite carries a powerful payload that enables Israel to watch sites of interest day or night, in all weather. Yaakov Lappin April 13, 2023
Israel successfully launches ‘Ofek 13’ spy satellite The spacecraft will provide 24-hour monitoring capabilities, and will be run by the IDF’s 9900 intelligence unit. March 29, 2023
Ofek satellite program provides ‘significant contribution to Israel’s intelligence-gathering’ IAI, Elbit, the Defense Ministry and a Military Intelligence Unit collectively receive prestigious Israel Defense Prize for the advanced satellite program. Yaakov Lappin June 16, 2022
Is Russia going to provide Iran with a spy satellite? Reports of a pending sale to Iran of the “Kanopus-V” satellite should, if true, cause both Israel and the U.S. considerable concern. Yossi Kuperwasser June 17, 2021
Israeli Defense Ministry releases images of Syria taken by new spy satellite “The State of Israel knows how to defend against its enemies both near and far, as well as to protect its citizens everywhere,” says Israeli defense minister. Shlomi Diaz Aug. 26, 2020
A glimpse into the technology behind Israel’s spy satellite program The Manor Division, part of the Israeli defense company Rafael, helps get satellites into orbit and keeps them moving in space for years on end. Yaakov Lappin Aug. 11, 2020
Israel’s ‘Ofek 16’ spy satellite sends back first images from orbit The satellite is expected to be declared fully operational in the coming weeks. Lilach Shoval July 15, 2020
New Israeli spy satellite set to provide powerful intelligence edge over adversaries The “Ofek 16” satellite, launched by the Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries, will improve Israel’s ability to monitor activities of the Iranian-Shi’ite axis throughout the Middle East. Yaakov Lappin July 8, 2020
