Under the radar: The IDF soldiers with a job you haven't heard of

An in-depth article about the IDF's NSA (Experiments and Quality Assurance) unit, the body responsible for testing weapons in extreme field conditions. The unit operates three testing centers, examines a new combat vehicle and the ICLU launcher, and uses advanced simulations and high-speed cameras to ensure operational reliability. Soldiers from the field participate in the experiments and provide feedback.

An in-depth article about the IDF's NSA (Experiments and Quality Assurance) unit, the body responsible for testing weapons in extreme field conditions. The unit operates three strategic testing centers: in central Israel, at a northern branch in Camp Yarden, and at the isolated Base 5050 deep in the desert. Recent tests include a new combat vehicle called 'Zimag' developed by a race car driver from Pardes Hanna, which includes rails for receiving airdropped packages. Additionally, the new ICLU launcher was tested, adapted to launch various types of ammunition. The unit uses 'Monte Carlo' simulations and high-speed cameras capturing 2,000 frames per second to analyze flight profiles. Soldiers from the field participate in the experiments and provide real-time feedback. The current war has made the unit's work more critical and faster than ever, with an emphasis on integrating innovative systems 'from one day to the next'.