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The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) oversees Israel's space program, primarily through its Space and Satellite Administration, which is within the Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D). The IMOD coordinates aerospace defense activities and is responsible for developing satellites and launchers, such as the Ofek series and Shavit launch vehicle, to ensure Israel's independence in space. It collaborates with Israeli defense industries like Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to advance technological developments. The Ministry also operates the Palmachim spaceport.
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The Israeli Ministry of Defense awarded a $3.2 million follow-on contract to Orbit SatCom Systems for the supply of satellite communication systems.
Gilat Defense is delivering high-performance SATCOM solutions to the Israel Ministry of Defense under the referenced contract.
The systems supplied under the contract will support the Israel Ministry of Defense in scaling its satellite communications infrastructure for modern defense requirements.
Orbit has received additional orders from the Israeli Ministry of Defense beyond the $9,100,000 tender.
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. won a tender from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to supply Multi-Purpose satellite communication Terminals valued at approximately $9,100,000.
The Multi-Purpose Terminals ordered by the Israeli Ministry of Defense are scheduled for delivery during 2025.
Israel was one of the world’s ten largest defense technology exporters in 2023 with defense exports reaching $12.5 billion, according to the Israeli Ministry of Defense report.
Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. finalized an agreement with the Israeli Ministry of Defense to supply advanced communication systems valued at approximately $16,600,000.
BIRD Aerosystems was chosen by the Israeli Ministry of Defense through MAFAT to demonstrate a prototype of a new defense system.