Israel launches Ofek-19 spy satellite, boosting regional surveillance power

Israel launched the advanced “Ofek-19” military surveillance satellite from Palmachim Airbase on September 2, 2025, signaling powerful new capabilities in regional intelligence and security. The synthetic aperture radar satellite quickly entered orbit, transmitted data, and passed initial tests, with Israel’s Defense Ministry touting it as a “significant force multiplier” that offers high-resolution, day-and-night reconnaissance—including the ability to spot objects less than 50 centimeters across. Watch for more