"A security space superpower": Israel thinks 30 years ahead and builds the future of warfare

Israel is establishing a Space Brigade in the IDF, following lessons from the "Swords of Iron" war and the confrontation with Iran and the Houthis. The brigade will lead force building in space as an active combat dimension, while weapons systems for defense and attack from space, including "Arrow 5" in accelerated development, are being developed. Defense Minister Katz declared the goal of making Israel a leading security space superpower.

A new concept is taking shape in the Israeli defense establishment, according to which the future of warfare in various arenas requires full control of space arrays. Following lessons from the "Swords of Iron" war and the confrontation with Iran and the Houthis, Israel is effectively establishing the Israeli "Space Force." The Space Brigade will be established in the coming months as part of the multi-year 'Hoshen' plan, and will lead force building, knowledge consolidation, and training in space as a dedicated military profession. Simultaneously, Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael, together with the Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), are developing unique technologies including space sensors and weapons systems for defense and attack from space. The "Arrow 5" system is in accelerated development for managing space combat against ballistic missiles. Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the goal is to make Israel one of the world's leading countries in the field of defense space, while strengthening deterrence and the economy. The article presents the move as a strategic understanding, relying solely on official sources.