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Ongoing Story· Day 2

IDF Chief of Staff Approves First Space Directorate Head

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IDF Chief of Staff Approves First Space Directorate Head

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IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved the appointment of Brigadier General S. as the first head of the IDF's Space Directorate. Brigadier General S., currently commander of Unit 9900, is a highly regarded officer in Military Intelligence. The new directorate will oversee major space projects and force-building efforts. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz is actively pushing these space initiatives forward.

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  • IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir approved Brigadier General S. as the first head of the IDF's Space Directorate.
  • Brigadier General S. currently commands Unit 9900 and is highly regarded within Military Intelligence.
  • The Space Directorate will consolidate major IDF space projects and force-building initiatives.
  • A colonel will lead the Space Center under the new directorate.
  • Defense Minister Yisrael Katz is actively promoting space projects with increased resources and streamlined processes.

The Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir, has approved the appointment of Brigadier General S. from Military Intelligence to be the first head of the IDF's new Space Directorate. Brigadier General S., currently commander of Unit 9900, is considered a highly valued officer within both Military Intelligence and the IDF overall. A colonel will command the Space Center, which will operate under the new directorate. The Space Directorate will centralize the IDF's major projects and force-building processes in the space domain. Defense Minister Yisrael Katz is strongly promoting space projects, allocating resources and streamlining procurement processes and bureaucracy. This initiative is driven by operational reviews following recent conflicts and an examination of future challenges.

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