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IDF Names First Commander for New Space Brigade Amid Capability Expansion
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Israel's military has appointed its first commander for a new space force, Brig. Gen. S., who previously led Unit 9900. Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir made the announcement, with Defense Minister Israel Katz aiming to accelerate projects. The expansion comes as space becomes increasingly vital for the IDF, especially since the October 7th war.
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- Israel's military appointed its first commander for a new space force, Brig. Gen. S.
- Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir announced the appointment on Monday.
- Defense Minister Israel Katz seeks to accelerate space projects and procurement.
- The new commander previously headed Unit 9900 in Military Intelligence.
- Space capabilities are increasingly important for the IDF since October 7.
- The IDF has intercepted ballistic missiles outside Earth's atmosphere.
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