Israel launches new military surveillance satellite into space
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 2, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026

Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 2, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026

Israel launched the advanced Ofek 19 military surveillance satellite, enhancing its intelligence capabilities. Built by Israel Aerospace Industries, it will undergo tests in orbit.
JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel on Tuesday launched its latest spy satellite into space from an undisclosed site, the Defence Ministry said.
The Ofek 19 satellite was built by state-run Israel Aerospace Industries.
"Ofek 19 is a highly advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) observation satellite with enhanced capabilities. Upon entering Earth’s orbit, the satellite will undergo a series of designated tests to assess its integrity and performance," the ministry said in a statement.
Israel has launched Ofek observation satellites since 1988 for monitoring and intelligence gathering for the military.
(Reporting by Steven Scheer; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)
Israel launched the Ofek 19 satellite, a military surveillance satellite.
The Ofek 19 satellite was built by state-run Israel Aerospace Industries.
Ofek 19 is a highly advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observation satellite.
Israel has been launching Ofek observation satellites since 1988.
The Ofek satellites are used for monitoring and intelligence gathering for the military.
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