Israel launched a new reconnaissance satellite early Monday, the defense ministry said. Minister of Defense and Alternate Prime Minister Benny Gantz hailed the development, Arab News reported.
“The successful launch of the ‘Ofek 16’ satellite overnight is yet another extraordinary achievement” for Israel’s defense sector, he said.
“Technological superiority and intelligence capabilities are essential to the security of the State of Israel… We will continue to strengthen and maintain Israel’s capabilities on every front, in every place.”
The statement didn’t give further details on the satellite’s mission, but Israeli public radio said it would be used to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities, the report said.
Israel has long sworn to prevent its nemesis from obtaining atomic weapons. The Islamic republic denies its nuclear program has any military dimension.
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