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flag Israel is boosting its space military capabilities with a new unit, advanced satellites, and a next-gen launcher to enhance regional defense.

flag Israel is expanding its military space capabilities to counter regional threats and geographic vulnerabilities, establishing a Space Directorate Unit in 2024 to unify satellite operations and defense industry coordination. flag With only seven nations deeply engaged in space, Israel leverages a qualitative edge, using space-based assets for surveillance, communications, and command functions that are harder to detect or disrupt than traditional methods. flag The Ofek 19 satellite launch in 2025 marked progress, as falling launch costs—now 10 times lower than in 1969—enable broader access. flag Israel is strengthening mid-range space presence and developing a more powerful launcher to replace the Shavit rocket.

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