(Jerusalem Post) Yonah Jeremy Bob - A critical element in Israel's national security is its satellite fleet, especially against Iran and the Houthis. The Ofek-class and older Eros-class satellites have exceptional surveillance capabilities. The most recent addition is the Dror 1 satellite, which provides communication capabilities. All were manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). On July 1, the Defense Ministry announced that Israeli satellites took photos of tens of millions of sq.km. in Iran, leading up to and during the June war. Israeli satellites are now able to maintain real-time, constant tactical and operational surveillance of many spots all over the Islamic Republic. Israel can now use satellites against Iran for air force attacks based on real-time analysis of Tehran's ballistic missile shooting patterns. These satellites also enable new levels of immediate battle damage assessments to determine the number of additional aerial sorties required. For large targets, satellites help clarify which portions of the target need to be struck again.
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