Israel Aims for Space Power Status With New Military Unit

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Defense Minister Israel Katz is backing the IDF's creation of a new Space Brigade to make Israel a leading defense space power. The goal is to enable monitoring, defense, and attacks from space, deterring enemies and ensuring security. This development is also expected to benefit the Israeli economy and technology sectors.

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Defense Minister Israel Katz supports the IDF's establishment of a new Space Brigade.
The initiative aims to make Israel a leading defense space power.
The new unit will enable monitoring, defense, and attacks from space.
This capability is intended to deter enemies and ensure Israel's security.
The development is also expected to boost Israel's economy and technology sectors.

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Defense Minister Israel Katz announced his support for the Israel Defense Forces' (IDF) decision to establish a new Space Brigade. This initiative is part of a broader policy aimed at transforming Israel into a leading defense space power, under the vision of "Blue and White Star Wars." Katz stated that the objective set for the IDF and the defense establishment is to position Israel among the world's foremost nations in the defense space sector.

According to Katz, the capability to monitor, defend, and attack any target from space across vast distances will solidify Israel's standing as a regional and global power. He asserted that this would deter both near and distant enemies and ensure Israel's security for future generations. The Defense Minister also highlighted that developing military space capabilities is expected to provide a significant boost to the Israeli economy, defense industries, and the fields of entrepreneurship, development, and production, thereby strengthening Israel's position as a technological superpower in the civilian space sector as well.