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Israel Air Force Establishes All-Female Special Forces Unit for Base Defense
The Israeli Air Force is launching its first all-female special forces unit, "Arad," to enhance Air Force base security following the October 7th attacks. The unit will be stationed at Nevatim Airbase and will conduct patrols, counter drone threats, and respond to infiltrations.
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- 01The Israeli Air Force is establishing its first all-female special forces unit, named Arad, for base defense.
- 02The unit's creation is a direct response to security failures identified after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
- 03Arad will be stationed at Nevatim Airbase and will conduct patrols, counter drone threats, and respond to infiltrations.
- 04The unit will undergo extensive training comparable to elite reconnaissance and sabotage units.
- 05This initiative is part of a larger plan to reinforce Air Force bases with additional elite and infantry units.
This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen base defenses, including the permanent stationing of other elite units and police forces at various Air Force bases.
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