Eyes in the Sky: How Israel became a world leader in spy satellites
As of 2026, Israel is ranked among the top five nations globally for dedicated military intelligence satellites.
As of 2026, Israel is ranked among the top five nations globally for dedicated military intelligence satellites.
The newest upgrade involves extended range fuel tanks, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, that can increase operational reach by hundreds of kilometers, reducing dependence on aerial refueling during long‑distance missions.
The new upgrade, expands its engagement envelope, improves radar sensitivity, and enhances its ability to counter low‑flying, maneuverable threats.
In the 2020s, as drone warfare surged, microwave weapons moved from experimental technology to a central component of modern air defense.
Scorpius scans the sky, intercepts and analyzes signals, and then fires microwave pulses that can disable or degrade enemy electronics.
Israeli arms exports hit a record $14.8 billion in 2024, with a whopping 54% of those exports going to European countries.
Oron’s integration of cutting-edge Israeli-developed systems gives it unmatched capabilities.
BlueWhale operates without a crew, eliminating the danger to human life during high-risk missions.
In 2024, Israeli arms exports reached a record $14.8 billion, nearly doubling over five years.
