Chief of Staff Approves: Commander of Unit 9900 to Head IDF's First Space Division | First Publication

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has approved the appointment of Brig. Gen. S., commander of Unit 9900, as head of the IDF's first space division. Defense Minister Israel Katz is advancing space projects in light of lessons from Iran.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has approved the appointment of Brig. Gen. S., commander of Unit 9900 in the Intelligence Directorate, as head of the IDF's first space division. This was reported to Walla by a security source. The new role will coordinate the IDF's major space projects and force-building processes. Brig. Gen. S. is considered a highly respected officer in the Intelligence Directorate and the IDF. Meanwhile, Defense Minister Israel Katz is working to accelerate space projects by allocating resources and shortening bureaucratic procedures, following operational investigations of operations "With a Lion" and "Lion's Roar" and examining future challenges. The broader context includes lessons from Iran.